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1. BEEP TYPE 4 BEEP TYPE 5 4 95 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR Long Range Scanning Bar Codes The P370 ALR Long Range scanner has an aiming feature which allows the positioning of the laser beam when scanning bar codes Aiming mode and Aiming duration can be set using the bar codes below You cannot program this feature into the standard range P370 scanner Aim Mode There are two Aiming options supported by the Phaser ALR cordless scanner trigger pull to scan default and trigger release to scan Option 1 Trigger Pull to Scan Default When you pull the trigger the aim dot will be active for a user selectable duration of time After this time the aiming dot automatically turns into a standard laser scanning beam for a full decode session After the aiming dot turns into a scanning beam the laser will stay on until the user selectable laser on timeout occurs a decode occurs or the trigger is released If the trigger is released during the aim mode the laser shuts off and no decode SESSION occurs Trigger Pull to Scan Default Option 2 Trigger Release to Scan When you pull the trigger the aiming dot will appear The aiming dot remains present while the trigger is pulled or until a 60 second timeout occurs When the trigger is released the aiming dot turns into a standard laser scanning beam for a full d
2. 4 43 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide _ AR Enable Disable Trioptic Code 39 Trioptic Code 39 symbols always contain six characters Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously If you get an error beep when enabling Trioptic Code 39 disable Code 39 Full ASCII and try again To enable or disable Trioptic Code 39 scan the appropriate bar code below ENABLE TRIOPTIC CODE 39 DISABLE TRIOPTIC CODE 39 4 44 Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Code 39 Lengths for Code 39 may be set for any length one or two discrete lengths or lengths within a specific range The length of a code refers to the number of characters i e human readable characters including check digit s the code contains If Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled Length Within a Range or Any Length are the preferred options One Discrete Length This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a selected length For example if you select Code 39 One Discrete Length then scan 1 4 only Code 39 symbols containing 14 characters are decoded Numeric bar codes begin on page 4 98 If you make an error or wish to change your selection scan CANCEL on page 4 100 CODE 39 ONE DISCRETE LENGTH Two Discrete Lengths This option allows you to decode only those codes
3. DISABLE DISCRETE 2 OF 5 4 61 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Ss Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 Lengths for D 2 of 5 may be set for any length one or two discrete lengths or lengths within a specific range The length of a code refers to the number of characters i e human readable characters the code contains and includes check digits One Discrete Length This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a selected length For example if you select D 2 of 5 One Discrete Length then scan 1 4 the only D 2 of 5 symbols decoded are those containing 14 characters Numeric bar codes begin on page 4 98 If you make an error or wish to change your selection scan CANCEL on page 4 100 D 2 of 5 ONE DISCRETE LENGTH Two Discrete Lengths This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths For example if you select D 2 of 5 Two Discrete Lengths then scan 0 2 1 4 the only D 2 of 5 symbols decoded are those containing 2 or 14 characters Numeric bar codes begin on page 4 98 If you make an error or wish to change your selection CANCEL on page 4 100 D 2 of 5 TWO DISCRETE LENGTHS 4 62 Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 Continued Length Within Range This option allows you to decode a code type within a
4. 3 2 Related Publication X resetting the scanner 3 2 RF optimizing RF performance 1 9 pairing scanner to cradle 1 8 RF SUIS ous oco ERR 2 4 4 13 B 1 RF communication errors 2 2 RF retries NET ETT DT 1 10 4 13 roll tolerance 4 3 6 A 1 3 2 3 4 8 4 10 ASCII format 4 89 baud rate 4 78 4 79 check receive errors 4 82 hardware handshaking 4 83 4 84 4 85 host serial response time out 4 87 NOG NUDO serrana rare ids 4 9 intercharacter delay 4 90 DAI onerosa 4 80 4 81 RTS line state 4 88 software handshaking 4 85 4 86 4 87 stop bit select 4 89 Index 3 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide S Scan and Transmit Application 2 1 communication protocol 2 1 2 3 manual alphanumeric entry 2 1 quantity entry 2 1 scan repetition rate 3 6 scanner address 4 94 Scanner Decode Beep Type 4 95 scanner decode beep type 4 95 scanner emits transmit errors 3 3 scanner A 4 94 service information X set defaults clearing ADF rules 2 default application 2 5 default scanning parameters 4 7 set length codabar Xa Ka r
5. DISABLE UPC A ENABLE UPC E1 DISABLE UPC E1 4 25 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide _ AR Enable Disable EAN 8 EAN 13 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable EAN 8 or EAN 13 ENABLE EAN 8 DISABLE EAN 8 ENABLE EAN 13 DISABLE EAN 13 4 26 Parameter Menus Enable Disable Bookland EAN Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Bookland EAN ENABLE BOOKLAND EAN DISABLE BOOKLAND EAN 4 27 a P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ Decode UPC EAN Supplementals Supplementals are characters either 2 or 5 that are added on according to specific code format conventions e g UPC A 2 UPC E 2 EAN 8 2 Three options are available e f Decode UPC EAN with supplementals is selected UPC EAN symbols without supplemental characters are not decoded If lgnore UPC EAN with supplementals is selected UPC EAN symbols with supplemental characters are decoded and the supplemental characters are ignored e f Autodiscriminate UPC EAN supplementals is selected UPC EAN symbols
6. Standard Code 128 Disable Disable UCC EAN 128 Disable Enable Effect and Example No Code 128 symbols can be read Read only symbols with leading FNC 1 Examples FNC ABCDFNC E will be read as ABCD E AFNC1BCDFNCTE will be read as ABCD 9E FNCTFNCTABCDFNC E will be read as ABCD29E ABCDFNS E can not be read ABCDE can not be read Enable Disable Read only symbols without leading FNC 1 Examples FNCTABCDFNCTE can not be read ATNCIBCDFENCTE can not be read FNCTFNC1ABODFNC E can not be read ABCDFNC1E will be read as ABCD E ABCDE will be read as ABCDE Enable Enable Read both types of symbols Examples FNCTABCDFNCTE will be read as ABCD E AFNC1BCDFNCTE will be read as ABCD 9E FNCTIFNC1ABODFNC E will be read as ABCD29E ABCDFNC E will be read as ABCD E ABCDE will be read as ABCDE A 2 Bar Code Information AIM Code ldentifiers Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three character string cm where Flag Character ASCII 93 C Code Character see Table A 2 m Modifier Character see Table A 3 Table A 2 Code Characters Code Character Code Type A Code 39 C Code 128 EAN 128 E UPC EAN F Codabar G Code 93 H Code 11 Interleaved 2 of 5 MSI Plessey D2 of 5 IATA 2 of 5 X MW zZ Bookland EAN Code 39 Trioptic Coupon Code A 3 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR The modifier chara
7. A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Ss Scanner ID Scan the following barcode followed by 3 digits from the numeric barcode section starting on page 4 98 to set the scanner ID The number of scanner ID s varies with the selected communication protocol HS 232 Synapse range from 001 to 254 e MCL Link Lite MCL Net range from 001 to 002 e MCL Link MCL Net range from 001 to 254 SCANNER ID MCL Net Transmit Retries Scan the following barcode followed by 2 digits from the numeric barcode section starting on page 4 98 to define the number of retries in the range 1 to 10 MCL NET RETRIES MCL Net Frame Timeout Scan the following barcode followed by 2 digits from the numeric barcode section starting on page 4 98 to define the amount of time to wait for an ACK or NAK from the host before retransmitting The timeout is in 100 ms increments in the range 100 ms to 3000 ms MCL NET FRAME TIMEOUT 4 94 Parameter Menus Scanner Decode Beep Type Select the type of beep for the scanner This parameter is useful when two or more systems are installed in proximity of each other Unigue patterns can be setup to distinguish each system s receipt of bar code data BEEP TYPE 1 BEEP TYPE 2 BEEP TYPE 3
8. 123Scan is an intuitive Windows based utility that allows you to customize your scanner setup and generate Advanced Data Formatting ADF rules An Advanced Data Formatting rule gives you the ability to modify the bar code data before sending it to the host such as appending a carriage return or some other prefix suffix value to the bar code data This enhances capability between bar code data and your host software allowing you to program the scanner rather than modifying your host application The cordless scanner can be programmed via a cordless RF download or by scanning 123Scan generated 2 8 Operation programming bar codes Scanner programming is saved in a setup file which can be distributed electronically Web site floppy disk E mail or fax A copy of 123Scan is on the CD included with your scanner It is also available on the Symbol Web site http www symbol com Use the web site s search tool to find 123Scan and select the P470 370 product line Note Advanced data formatting rules created with 123Scan are for use with the default application only and will not work with applications created with MCL Designer To download a 123Scan generated ADF rule scan the bar code below then initiate the download on the PC utility Note The scanner takes some time to Initiate and will not be functional during this time Load 123Scan File Note f the Load 123Scan File barcode is scanned accidentally cradle
9. Note A lowing the scanner to stay on longer than originally programmed may affect the battery life time for that session before needing a charge LASER ON TIME 4 19 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR Transmit No Read Message Scan the appropriate bar code below to select whether or not a No Read message is transmitted When enabled if a symbol does not decode NR is transmitted When disabled if a symbol does not read nothing is sent to the host ENABLE NO READ DISABLE NO READ 4 20 Parameter Menus Linear Code Type Security Level The scanner offers four levels of decode security for linear code types e g Code 39 Interleaved 2 of 5 Higher security levels are selected for decreasing levels of bar code guality As security levels increase the scanner s aggressiveness decreases Select the security level appropriate for your bar code guality Note Does not apply to Code 128 Linear Security Level 1 The following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded Codabar AII LINEAR SECURITY LEVEL 1 Linear Security Level 2 All code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded LINEAR SECURITY LEVEL 2 4 21 A P370 P470 Keyl
10. CANCEL on page 4 100 MSI PLESSEY ONE DISCRETE LENGTH Two Discrete Lengths This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths For example if you select MSI Plessey Two Discrete Lengths then scan 0 2 1 4 the only MSI Plessey symbols decoded are those containing 2 or 14 characters Numeric bar codes begin on page 4 98 If you make an error or wish to change your selection scan CANCEL on page 4 100 MSI PLESSEY TWO DISCRETE LENGTHS 4 70 Parameter Menus Set Lengths for MSI Plessey Continued Length Within Range This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range For example to decode MSI Plessey symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters first scan MSI Plessey Length Within Range Then scan 0 4 1 and 2 single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero Numeric bar codes begin on page 4 98 If you make an error or wish to change your selection scan CANCEL on page 4 100 MSI PLESSEY LENGTH WITHIN RANGE Any Length Scanning this option allows you to decode MSI Plessey symbols containing any number of characters Note Selecting this option may lead to mis decodes for MSI Plessey codes MSI PLESSEY ANY LENGTH 4 71 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners P
11. 631 738 3318 or mail to Symbol Technologies Inc One Symbol Plaza M S B 4 Holtsville NY 11742 1300 Attention Technical Publications Manager IMPORTANT If you need product support please call the appropriate customer support number provided Unfortunately we cannot provide customer support at the fax number above User s Guide Title please include revision level How familiar were you with this product before using this guide O Very familiar J Slightly familiar J Not at all familiar Did this guide meet your needs If not please explain What topics need to be added to the index if applicable What topics do you feel need to be better discussed Please be specific What can we do to further improve our guides Thank you for your input We value your comments Guick Startup Instructions Below is an index of startup instructions to help get you up and going guickly The index is listed in a step by step order beginning with step 1 Setting up the System Mandatory steps are designated by an asterisk If an item has multiple pages referenced the most important reference is in bold PRG Page 1 Setting Up the System Connecting the cradle to a host 1 3 RS 232 connection 1 3 Synapse connection keyboard wedge USB etc 1 5 e Charging the battery 1 2 1 10 Pairing the scanner with the cradle 1 8 RF channel 2 4 4 13 C 1 Coexisting in Spectrum24 environments 1 9 2 Using the Default
12. E A au kh 4 100 yi Appendix A Bar Code Information UCO EAN T28 AA t dd i aa van ka AIM Code Identifiers 0 0 aaa Appendix B Radio Channels Cordless Phaser RF Channels Per Country Appendix C Error Indications and Beeps KO s NR ERN OTTSTUTITTETIC AA ae eee HI Aesoos p s vaas E basalt oaas Communication ENGE naw om m me am KG di eke KALA Scanning Transmission Range isse KKK BK KAG EAR v rd enka A ee PAA Index Feedback Contents Vii P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR viii About This Manual Introduction The P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up operating troubleshooting maintaining and programming the P370 industrial and P470 retail cordless RF scanners Chapter Descriptions Chapter 1 Getting Started describes the scanner and guick startup instructions Chapter 2 Operation explains how to operate the scanner Chapter 3 Maintenance And Specifications talks about the maintenance and the specifications of the scanner and the cradle Chapter 4 Parameter Menus has all the optional parameter bar codes for personalizing your scanner Appendix A Bar Code Information has information about bar codes Appendix B Radio Channels lists the available RF channels per Country Appendix C Error Indications and Beeps describes possible error codes display
13. JN A A E NE A E NE od Ls LO o CE a pit Ct NM NM __ a y LO E A Le LM 1 A 8 Bar Code Information Table A 5 ASCII Character Set Continued ASCII Full ASCII Keystroke Value Code 39 Encode Char 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 Full ASCII Keystroke Code 39 Encode Char y Z t P SQ R S NE MO NE GM QA EF a 90 A he Lo 597 99 4 O FT BE 7 ls 3 LO A LE Mele EE NENNEN EN UM A EN NENNEN NE WE EE EN NN NN E e8 T A e MA o EE EBEN NE ILLE Me Undefined A 9 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR Table A 5 ASCII Character Set Continued ALT Keys Keystroke Keystroke ALT Keys Keystroke 2064 ALT 2 ALT K 2086 ALT V 2065 ALTA ALTL 2087 ALT W 2066 ALTB 2088 ALT X 2067 ALT C 2089 ALT Y 2068 ALT D 2090 ALT Z 2069 ALT E 2080 ALT P 2091 ALT 2070 ALT F 2081 ALT Q 2092 ALTA 2071 ALT G 2093 ALT 2072 ALT H 2094 ALT 6 2073 ALT 2095 ALT 2074 ALT J 2085 ALTU Misc Key Keystroke Misc Key Keystroke Misc Key Keystroke 3001 PA 1 3009 CMD 7 3017 o 3002 PA 2 3010 CMD 8 3018 1 2 3003 CMD 1 3011 CMD 9 3019 1 3004 CMD 2 3012 CMD 10 3020 8 3005 CMD 3 3013 Y 3021 3006 CMD 4 3014 3022 0 00 3007 CMD 5 3015 u 3008 CMD 6 3016 Ba
14. either with or without supplementals are decoded If selected choose an appropriate Decode UPC EAN Supplemental Redundancy value from the next page Note To minimize the risk of invalid data transmission select whether to read or ignore supplemental characters DECODE UPC EAN WITH SUPPLEMENTALS IGNORE UPC EAN WITH SUPPLEMENTALS AUTODISCRIMINATE UPC EAN SUPPLEMENTALS 4 28 Parameter Menus Decode UPC EAN Supplemental Redundancy With Autodiscriminate UPC EAN Supplementals selected this option adjusts the number of times a symbol without supplementals is decoded before transmission The range is from two to 20 times Five or above is recommended when decoding a mix of UPC EAN symbols with and without supplementals and the autodiscriminate option is selected Scan the bar code below to select a decode redundancy value Next scan two numeric bar codes beginning on page 4 98 Single digit numbers must have a leading zero If you make an error or wish to change your selection scan CANCEL on page 4 100 DECODE UPC EAN SUPPLEMENTAL REDUNDANCY 4 29 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide aa i Transmit UPC A UPC E UPC E1 Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the symbol with or without the UPC A UPC E
15. specified range For example to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters first scan D 2 of 5 Length Within Range Then scan 0 4 1 and 2 single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero Numeric bar codes begin on page 4 98 If you make an error or wish to change your selection scan CANCEL on page 4 100 D 2 of 5 LENGTH WITHIN RANGE Any Length Scanning this option allows you to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters Note Selecting this option may lead to mis decodes for D 2 of 5 codes D 2 of 5 ANY LENGTH 4 63 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide aa Ut Enable Disable Codabar Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Codabar ENABLE CODABAR DISABLE CODABAR 4 64 Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Codabar Lengths for Codabar may be set for any length one or two discrete lengths or lengths within a specific range The length of a code refers to the number of characters i e human readable characters the code contains It also includes any start or stop characters One Discrete Length This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a selected length For example if you select Codabar One Discrete Length then scan 1 4 the only Codabar symbols decoded are those containing 14 characters Numeric bar codes
16. Applications Overview of Scan and Transmit application 2 1 e Selecting the host communication protocol 2 1 2 3 4 8 RS 232 baud rate 4 78 3 Programming an Advanced Data Formatting Rule Using 123Scan 2 8 e Suffix values appending Enter key and Tab 2 10 4 Troubleshooting Problems Troubleshooting table 3 2 Communication errors 2 2 C 2 MCL Code Errors C 4 Beeper indications 3 5 Cradle LED indications 1 12 72 61496 02 Revision A April 2003 Symbol Technologies Inc One Symbol Plaza Holtsville N Y 11742 1300 htip www symbol com manuals
17. Beeps long RF Communication Scanner is out of range not properly paired to a Lo Error base or the base may have lost power 4 Beeps long RF Communication The base to which the scanner is paired has been Lo Error paired with another scanner 4 Beeps long RF Communication Scanner is out of range Lo Error 3 Beeps Lo MCL Link Error A Synapse cable cannot communicate with MCL Hi Lo Link Reconnect to the host using an RS 232 cable and then cycle power power off then on to the base 4 Beeps long RF Communication The base is not responding Cycle power power off Lo Error then on to the base 3 Beeps Lo MCL Link Error MCL Link responded with a busy message Hi Lo C 2 Error Indications and Beeps Table C 2 Error Beeps 3 Beeps Lo MCL Link Error MCL Link rejected the command Hi Lo 3 Beeps Lo MCL Link Error MCL Link or 123Scan did not respond The base Hi Lo may not be properly connected to the host make sure the RS 232 cable is properly connected and the base is receiving power If the problem persists cycle power power off then on to the base Note For users developing applications these error codes are reported in System Variable 97 immediately after the execution of the offending command SO SI NO or NI C 3 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ MCL Code Errors After the execution of an MCL Code command variable 899 generally reports
18. CLSI Editing If enabled this parameter strips the start and stop characters and inserts a space after the first fifth and tenth characters of a 14 character Codabar symbol Note Symbol length does not include start and stop characters ENABLE CLSI EDITING DISABLE CLSI EDITING 4 67 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR NOTIS Editing If enabled this parameter strips the start and stop characters from a decoded Codabar symbol ENABLE NOTIS EDITING DISABLE NOTIS EDITING 4 68 Parameter Menus Enable Disable MSI Plessey Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable MSI Plessey ENABLE MSI PLESSEY DISABLE MSI PLESSEY 4 69 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Ss Set Lengths for MSI Plessey Lengths for MSI Plessey may be set for any length one or two discrete lengths or lengths within a specific range The length of a code refers to the number of characters i e human readable characters the code contains and includes check digits One Discrete Length This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a selected length For example if you select MSI Plessey One Discrete Length then scan 1 4 the only MSI Plessey symbols decoded are those containing 14 characters Numeric bar codes begin on page 4 98 If you make an error or wish to change your selection scan
19. Parameter Menu Scanning ShortHitone Correct entry scanned or correct menu seguence performed Long Lo Long Hi tone Input error incorrect bar code or Cancel scanned wrong entry incorrect bar code programming sequence remain in program mode Hi Lo Hi Lo tone Successful program exit with change in the parameter setting 4 Beeps Lo Hi Lo Hi Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence performed in the followed by scanner but communication error with cradle has occurred 2 Beeps Lo Hi 3 5 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR Technical Specifications Table 3 3 Technical Specifications Item Description Decode Capability The RF scanner can be programmed to decode the following code types UPC EAN Bookland EAN Code 11 Code 39 Code 39 Full ASCII Trioptic Code 39 Code 93 Codabar Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 128 EAN 128 Discrete 2 of 5 MSI Plessey and Coupon Code The RF scanner can auto discriminate between all of the above code types except for Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII 35 5 scans sec bidirectional an E Print Contrast Minimum 2096 absolute dark light differential measured at the wavelength of the laser diode Ambient Light Immunity Artificial Lighting 450 ft candles 4 844 lux Sunlight 10 000 ft candles 107 640 lux Operating Temperature P370 Industrial 4 to 122 F 20 to 50 C P470 Retail 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Storage Temperatur
20. Scanners Product Reference Guide _ AR UPC EAN Coupon Code When this parameter is enabled the scanner decodes UPC A UPC A with 2 supplemental characters UPC A with 5 supplemental characters and UPC A EAN128 bar codes AUTODISCRIMINATE UPC EAN SUPPLEMENTALS on page 4 28 must be enabled ENABLE UPC EAN COUPON CODE DISABLE UPC EAN COUPON CODE 4 40 Parameter Menus Enable Disable Code 128 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 128 ENABLE CODE 128 Note The character and the NULL character cannot be embedded in the barcode to be scanned when using Code 128 DISABLE CODE 128 4 41 a P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ Enable Disable UCC EAN 128 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable UCC EAN 128 See Appendix A Bar Code Information for details on UCC EAN 128 ENABLE UCC EAN 128 DISABLE UCC EAN 128 Lengths for Code 128 No length setting is required for Code 128 The default setting is Any Length 4 42 Parameter Menus Enable Disable Code 39 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 39 ENABLE CODE 39 DISABLE CODE 39
21. VOLUME MEDIUM VOLUME or HIGH VOLUME LOW VOLUME MEDIUM VOLUME HIGH VOLUME 4 16 Parameter Menus Power Detect Beep Scan the appropriate barcode below to enable or disable the Power Detection Beep POWER DETECT BEEP DISABLED POWER DETECT BEEP ENABLED P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR Beep After Good Decode Scan the appropriate bar code below to select whether or not the scanner beeps after a good decode If DO NOT BEEP is selected the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error conditions BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE DO NOT BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE 4 18 Parameter Menus Laser On Time This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan attempt It is programmable in 0 1 second increments from 0 5 to 9 9 seconds Scan the bar code below to set a Laser On Time Next scan two numeric bar codes beginning on page 4 98 that correspond to the desired time Time less than 1 0 second must have a leading zero For example to set a Time On of 0 5 seconds scan the bar code below then scan the 0 and 5 bar codes If you make an error or wish to change vour selection scan CANCEL on page 4 100
22. __ _ AR ENNM SU NEMEMEME System Code Updates the scanner operating system Firmware To enter this mode from an application scan the bar code below System Code Place the scanner in the cradle before initiating the download from the PC Utility After the download is complete the application initiates Base Station Code Updates the cradle s operating system Firmware To enter this mode from an application scan the bar code below Base Station Code To start the download to the cradle press the start button on the PC Utility Note You will automatically return to the application after 15 seconds even if the PC download is NOT initiated To exit this mode and prevent the download of new firmware or if the PC download is not initiated the power to the cradle must be cycled powered off then on before it will communicate with the scanner again No action is required on the scanner side 2 6 Operation Parameter Control Parameter Control allows you to control the scanner parameters such as Scan Parameters and Set Default Params a a res e 1 Set Default Param Restores the default parameters in the scanner The default parameters overwrite any scanned parameters To set default parameters scan the barcode below Set All Defaults Version Firmware Version This option displays the version of the scanner MCL and cradle on the host For example when the barcode is scanned the following will displ
23. begin on page 4 98 If you make an error or wish to change your selection scan CANCEL on page 4 100 CODABAR ONE DISCRETE LENGTH Two Discrete Lengths This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths For example if you select Codabar Two Discrete Lengths then scan 0 2 1 4 the only Codabar symbols decoded are those containing 2 or 14 characters Numeric bar codes begin on page 4 98 If you make an error or wish to change your selection scan CANCEL on page 4 100 CODABAR TWO DISCRETE LENGTHS 4 65 a P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ Set Lengths for Codabar Continued Length Within Range This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range For example to decode Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters first scan Codabar Length Within Range Then scan 0 4 1 and 2 single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero Numeric bar codes begin on page 4 98 If you make an error or wish to change your selection scan CANCEL on page 4 100 CODABAR LENGTH WITHIN RANGE Any Length Scanning this option allows you to decode Codabar symbols containing any number of characters CODABAR ANY LENGTH 4 66 Parameter Menus
24. containing two selected lengths For example if you select Code 39 Two Discrete Lengths then scan 0 2 1 4 only Code 39 symbols containing 2 or 14 characters are decoded Numeric bar codes begin on page 4 98 If you make an error or wish to change your selection scan CANCEL on page 4 100 CODE 39 TWO DISCRETE LENGTHS 4 45 a P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ Set Lengths for Code 39 Continued Length Within Range This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range For example to decode Code 39 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters first scan Code 39 Length Within Range Then scan 0 4 1 and 2 single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero Numeric bar codes begin on page 4 98 If you make an error or wish to change your selection scan CANCEL on page 4 100 CODE 39 LENGTH WITHIN RANGE Any Length Scanning this option allows you to decode Code 39 symbols containing any number of characters CODE 39 ANY LENGTH 4 46 Parameter Menus Code 39 Check Digit Verification When enabled this parameter checks the integrity of a Code 39 symbol to ensure it complies with specified algorithms Only those Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded
25. data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form BAUD RATE 600 BAUD RATE 1200 BAUD RATE 2400 4 78 Parameter Menus Baud Rate Continued BAUD RATE 4800 BAUD RATE 9600 BAUD RATE 19 200 BAUD RATE 38 400 4 79 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR Parity A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character Select the parity type according to host device requirements If you select ODD parity the parity bit has a value 0 or 1 based on data to ensure that an odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character ODD If you select EVEN parity the parity bit has a value 0 or 1 based on data to ensure that an even number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character EVEN 4 80 Parameter Menus Parity Continued Select MARK parity and the parity bit is always 1 MARK Select SPACE parity and the parity bit is always 0 SPACE If no parity is required select NONE NONE 4 81 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide aa i Check Receive Errors Select whether or not the parity framing and overrun of received characters are checked The type of parity used is selectable through the PARITY parameter CHECK FOR RECEIVED ERRORS DO NOT CHECK FOR RECEIVED ERRORS 4 82 Parameter Menus Hardware Handshaking The data interface con
26. or UPC E1 check digit TRANSMIT UPC A CHECK DIGIT DO NOT TRANSMIT UPC A CHECK DIGIT TRANSMIT UPC E CHECK DIGIT DO NOT TRANSMIT UPC E CHECK DIGIT TRANSMIT UPC E1 CHECK DIGIT DO NOT TRANSMIT UPC E1 CHECK DIGIT 4 30 Parameter Menus UPC A Preamble Three options are given for lead in characters for UPC A symbols transmitted to the host device transmit system character only transmit system character and country code 0 for USA and no preamble transmitted The lead in characters are considered part of the symbol NO PREAMBLE lt DATA gt SYSTEM CHARACTER lt SYSTEM CHARACTER lt DATA gt SYSTEM CHARACTER 8 COUNTRY CODE lt COUNTRY CODE gt SYSTEM CHARACTER lt DATA gt 4 31 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR UPC E Preamble Three options are given for lead in characters for UPC E symbols transmitted to the host device Transmit system character only transmit system character and country code 0 for USA and no preamble transmitted The lead in characters are considered part of the symbol NO PREAMBLE lt DATA gt SYSTEM CHARACTER lt SYSTEM CHARACTER gt lt DATA gt SYSTEM CHARACTER 8 COUNTRY CODE lt COUNTRY CODE gt SYST
27. received within two seconds the cradle issues an error indication and discards the data The host must transmit an ENQ character at least every two seconds to prevent transmission errors ACK NAK with ENQ ENQ This combines the two previous options ACK NAK with ENQ 4 86 Parameter Menus Software Handshaking Continued XON XOFF An XOFF Transmit Off character turns the scanner transmission off until the scanner receives an XON Transmit On character There are two situations for XON XOFF e XOFF is received before the scanner has data to send When the scanner has data to send itthen waits for an XON character before transmission The scanner waits up to two seconds to receive the XON If the XON is not received within this time the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data e XOFF is received during a transmission Data transmission then stops after sending the current byte When the scanner receives an XON character it sends the rest of the data message The scanner waits indefinitely for the XON XON XOFF Host Serial Response Time out This parameter specifies how long the scanner waits for an ACK NAK or CTS before determining that a transmission error has occurred This only applies when in one ofthe ACK NAK Software Handshaking modes or RTS CTS Hardware Han
28. the result of the command execution The table below lists the standard error beeps used by the MCL Code commands Following an error beep sequence the green LED blinks for 5 seconds and then the system automatically returns to the default application Hi Lo branch error e jump out of the scope of the current program e label not found too long Lo Hi syntax error in an MCL command e command code invalid e mandatory argument missing or invalid e bad number of arguments check command syntax check if any variable contains characters if yes use VE command to extract desired field check line length max 512 characters after variable substitution variables are replaced by their contents variable error e variable too big in write command e variable name invalid Lo Hi Lo serial error e attempt to execute SI or SO command on the Network communication port Hi Hi Lo Lo run program error e too many RM commands without the associated QX command max 6 nested programs Hi Lo Hi C4 Index Numerics LO inside kasvan 2 8 A AA 2 8 AIM Code ldentifiers A 3 aiming hold at an angle 2 15 scan the entire symbol 2 15 ALR long range scanning Alm CN AAP 4 97 aiming mode 4 96 pairing with cradle 1 8 ambient light immunity artificial 3 6 SUOR AA PAA AA 3 6 app control A 2 5 application downloads 2 5 ASCII
29. to either an RS 232 or a Synapse cable If it is attached to an RS 232 cable and has either an ICL Nixdorf or Fujitsu host interface then scan the appropriate bar code from page 4 10 after power up Any other RS 232 host interface works with the default setting If itis attached to a Synapse cable plug everything together as described on page 1 5 and then follow the directions that come with the Synapse cable for setting up the host interface 4 1 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide A The following table lists the defaults for all parameters If you wish to change any option scan the appropriate bar code s An asterisk next to a bar code indicates the default Table 4 1 Default Table Prete A No Default Setting 4 13 Transmit No Read Message Disabled qe i co Linear Code Type Security Levels 1 Bi directional Redundancy Disabled Autodiscriminate Response Time 1 0 second 4 2 Parameter Menus Table 4 1 Default Table Continued Decode UPC EAN Decode UPC EAN Supplementals 00 Ignore Decode AA Supplemental Redundancy Transmit UPC A Check Transmit UPO A Check Digit t IE ACI 4 3 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Ss Table 4 1 Default Table Continued O Paw tT aa 4 4 Parameter Menus Table 4 1 Default Table Continued Parameter Page Number Discrete 2 of 5 Discrete 2 of 5 Disabled 4 61 Set Length s for D 2 of
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31. 4 the only 2 of 5 symbols decoded are those containing 14 characters Numeric bar codes begin on page 4 98 If you make an error or wish to change your selection scan CANCEL on page 4 100 2 of 5 ONE DISCRETE LENGTH Two Discrete Lengths This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths For example if you select 2 of 5 Two Discrete Lengths then scan 0 2 1 4 the only 2 of 5 symbols decoded are those containing 2 or 14 characters Numeric bar codes begin on page 4 98 If you make an error or wish to change your selection scan CANCEL on page 4 100 2 of 5 TWO DISCRETE LENGTHS 4 56 Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 Continued Length Within Range This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range For example to decode 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters first scan 12 of 5 Length Within Range Then scan 0 4 1 and 2 single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero Numeric bar codes begin on page 4 98 If you make an error or wish to change your selection scan CANCEL on page 4 100 2 of 5 LENGTH WITHIN RANGE Any Length Scanning this option allows you to decode 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters Note Selecting this option may lead to mis decodes for 2 of 5 co
32. 5 1 NO 4 62 Codabar Codabar Disabled 4 64 Set Lengths for Codabar 5 55 4 66 CLSI Editing Disabled 4 67 NOTIS Editing Disabled 4 68 MSI Plessey MSI Plessey Disabled 4 69 Set Length s for MSI Plessey Any Length 4 71 MSI Plessey Check Digits One 4 72 Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit Disabled 4 73 Mod 10 Mod 10 4 74 MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm Data Options Transmit Code ID Character None 4 76 x oO P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Table 4 1 Default Table Continued Parameter Page Number RS 232C RTS Line State cable use only 4 88 MCL Net Long Range Scanning Bar Codes Aim Mode Trigger Pull to Scan 4 96 Aim Duration 0 8 Sec 4 97 iN 6 Parameter Menus Set Default Parameter Scanning this bar code returns all parameters to the values listed in Table 4 1 factory settings but does not erase any programmed ADF rules SET ALL DEFAULTS 4 7 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR Communication Protocol The bar codes below set the communication protocol used by the Scan 8 Transmit default application The communication options are RS232 Synapse or MCL Net If you select RS232 Synapse the scanner automatically identifies whether an RS232 or Synapse interface is required MCL Net allows the scanner to communicate with a host running MCL Link or MCL Link Lite This communication protocol is u
33. A E 2 edi e A 4 79 a 0 MOM TT 4 80 EMA AM SS 4 81 Check Receive Errors ou ud van aa tasa etaan dla on Rd ated RAP dr dea 4 82 arc PX i na taa ea Be OR eee ki kOe pada 4 83 Hardware Handshaking Continued isse hk me up peaks ERU ERE ads 4 84 Hardware Handshaking Continued 160604200005 vann KA van CHOR EORR RR BAKA KAG 4 85 ma E PIGS AR AA 4 85 Software Handshaking Continued nunna 4 86 Software Handshaking Continued nnnannnnnnnnna nene 4 87 Host Serial Response TiMe 0Ut o o oooooooo ne 4 87 CA MA KABA isenesest an eeta ee eos vaos na EX PREAE dE ERG 4 88 LON Eel saata sund a naad aan GA knd ds a ai emane kik eakad k sk konka 4 89 sg eo AAP AA a reet AA 4 89 M DOY a BAN eek PALAG M 4 90 AA UA APA A 4 90 EE ED ma 4 90 MCL Net Baud Rate Continued iusso y RECORDAR AG BRAD raise m maad ee eoa 4 92 MCL Net Hex Addressing Mode lt cccdexteueuns du der rd dae Fu ador cd ed 4 93 cgi AR AA AA PAA eat 4 94 MOLNET TUTA POND a KARGA GB GGWA KA heed LED SA RES RE GHAR PLEASE 4 94 MCL Net Frame Timeout APAPAP ARA 4 94 Scanner Decode Beep 106 occ aso una nt vana d eh aA AR 3r ho kiu Rd d ha koka dc 4 95 Long Range Scanning Bar Codes nuuueueu nene neeme 4 96 PRO o 22242222592 224429 C30 tt ee ROV t 4 96 RID EMI AA AA PA eee AA TE S 4 97 afine DLE AAP A 4 98 0 P J
34. Character Set A 7 autodiscriminate response time 4 24 B bar codes autodiscriminate response time 4 24 beeper tone a oon ka ae cus 4 15 beeper volume 4 16 bi directional redundancy 4 23 codabar LT editing APA 4 67 enable disable 4 64 NOTIS editing aues amka kes 4 68 setlengths 4 65 4 66 code 128 enable disable 4 41 AA 4 42 UCC EAN 128 4 42 code 39 check digit verification 4 47 code 32 prefix 4 51 code 39 full ASCII 4 49 convert code 39 to code 32 4 50 enable disable 4 43 set lengths 4 45 4 46 transmit code 39 check digit 4 48 trioptic code 39 4 44 code 93 enable disable 4 52 set lengths 4 53 4 54 convert code 39 to code 32 4 50 discrete 2 of 5 enable disable 4 61 set lengths 4 62 4 63 interleaved 2 of 5 check digit verification 4 58 convert to EAN 13 4 60 enable disable 4 55 set lengths 4 56 4 57 transmit check digit 4 59 laser on time 4 19 lengths for Code 128 4 42 linear code security 4 21 4 22 load new app 2 5 MSI plessey check digit algorithm 4 74 check AID AN 4 72 enable disable 4 69 P370 P470
35. EM CHARACTER lt DATA gt 4 32 Parameter Menus UPC E1 Preamble Three options are given for lead in characters for UPC E1 symbols transmitted to the host device Transmit system character only transmit system character and country code O for USA and no preamble transmitted The lead in characters are considered part of the symbol NO PREAMBLE lt DATA gt SYSTEM CHARACTER lt SYSTEM CHARACTER lt DATA gt SYSTEM CHARACTER 8 COUNTRY CODE lt COUNTRY CODE gt SYSTEM CHARACTER lt DATA gt 4 33 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide _ AR Convert UPC E to UPC A This parameter converts UPC E zero suppressed decoded data to UPC A format before transmission After conversion data follows UPC A format and is affected by UPC A programming selections e g Preamble Check Digit Scanning DO NOT CONVERT UPC E TO UPC A allows you to transmit UPC E zero suppressed decoded data CONVERT UPC E TO UPC A ENABLE DO NOT CONVERT UPC E TO UPC A DISABLE 4 34 Parameter Menus Convert UPC E1 to UPC A This parameter converts UPC E1 decoded data to UPC A format before transmission After conversion data follows UPC A format and is affected by UPC A programming selecti
36. Index 2 co existence phaser to phaser 1 10 Spectrum24 1 9 communication protocol 2 1 2 3 4 8 MCL Net 2 3 4 8 4 9 4 90 HORSE sisest 1 3 2 3 4 8 4 10 4 78 scan 8 transmit app 2 1 2 3 4 8 Synapse 1 5 2 3 4 8 connecting to a host 440 xan ee cade eed 1 3 conventions ce PA nasd sond IX A 1 2 1 3 charging in the cradle 1 11 description of basic operation 1 2 1 12 LED indicator status 1 12 algo APAPAP UA 3 7 setting up the cradle 1 3 1 8 1 9 D data formatting 4 2 8 decode depth of field 2 16 decode options 4 20 decode symbologies capability 3 6 Default Application 2 1 Scan and Transmit Application 2 1 default settings 4 2 resetting default application 2 5 resetting default scanning parameter 4 7 table of default parameters 4 2 default table 1i osos ove seeds ERREUR 4 2 depth of field decode zone 2 16 LINGON BEA BEER GA AG AG Ed wr 3 7 downloading Pa bia E 2 9 applications 2 5 RR 3 6 E ENABLE UPC E1 4 25 TOC nn ak GA AKNG ITI TOT 2 2 C 2 error messages and codes C 1 F firmware version 2 7 formatting data 2 8 H hardware han
37. Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide set lengths 4 70 4 71 transmit check digit 4 73 numeric bar codes 4 98 4 99 4 100 pause duration 4 77 RS 232C parameters handshaking 4 86 set default 4 7 system code 2 6 transmit code ID character 4 75 4 76 transmit no read 4 20 UPC A UPC E transmit check digit 4 30 UPC EAN bookland EAN 4 27 convert EAN 8 to EAN 13 type 4 37 convert UPC E to UPC A 4 34 4 35 COUPON CODO aaa dna sh kaheni 4 40 EAN zero extend 4 36 EAN 8 EAN 13 4 26 enable disable 4 25 security level 4 38 4 39 supplemental redundancy 4 29 supplementals 4 28 UPC A preamble 4 31 UPC E preamble 4 32 UPC E1 preamble 4 33 DOO PAA 1 2 battery charge 1 10 3 5 changing oaas ma n mma una nd 2840 5 1 13 changing replacing 1 12 beeper beeper indications 3 5 beeper operation 3 6 beeper tone 4 15 beeper volume 4 16 PU 6 adresse Hahaa waaa pu GNG kA bg wd IX C carriage return aas ho d Er da 2 8 2 10 charge status indicator light 1 2 charge status LED indications 1 12 charging the battery 1 10 code AA A 3
38. Laser light reflecting directly back into the scanner from the bar code is known as specular reflection This specular reflection can make decoding difficult You can tilt the scanner up to 65 forward or back and achieve a successful decode Simple practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within na Shaded area represents x 2 dead zone 2 KA Scan eran ES Beam Bam Bar Code Bar Code Bar Code Figure 2 2 Maximum Tilt Angles and Dead Zone 2 15 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide M Decode Zone 15 6 in 39 6 cm 10 in 25 4 cm l W idth 5 in 12 7 cm Of 0 in 0 cm Field 5 in 12 7 cm 10 in lal 254 cm 10 mil 15 6 in o cm 10096 U PC et 15 mil 0 in 5 in 10 in 15 in 20 in 25 in 30 in 35 in 40 in 45 in 0 cm 12 7cm 25 4 cm 38 1 cm 50 8 cm 63 5 cm 76 2 cm 88 9cm 1016cm 114 3 cm Distance From Front O f Scanner Figure 2 3 P370 P470 1D Scanner Decode Zone 2 16 Operation 20 0 in 50 4 cm 15 0 in 38 1 cm 10 in 254 cm W idth 5 in 12 7 cm 0 in of 0 cm Field 5 in 12 7 cm 10096 UPC ra 10 in 15 Mil 25 4 cm 15 0 in 38 1 cm 20 0 in 70 Mil Reflective 50 8 cm 100 Mil Reflective 0 in 35 in 70 in 105 in 140 in 175 in 210 in 245 in 280 in 315 in 350 in 385 in 0 cm 88 9cm 177 8cm 2667cm 3556cm 4445cm 5334cm 622 3cm 7112cm 800 1cm 8890cm 977 9 cm D
39. MM Mm Soe E 9654 eee ces m 9329 97253 4 13 ELA au ajatut AP dede da AA AA kii 4 13 Aal AA PEP 4 15 Da IA a E mm Ei dw eee tae es BSS ma 4 16 Fono OOOO AG AG AG Sb ARABIA AAA 4 17 Beep AI 0 2 oicde y Lad rebar o ex rede seed AA 4 18 E LE IDE AA hee VERSER IER ATE ads ee v i 4 19 Transmit No Read MEGA E Lose aur dex exFa4XdE BRED KWAK E Perder edus St b ds 4 20 Contents Linear Code Type Security Level GNG AKI GG NAGA GG WK KAL Ra sa peen d dei hr Rs 4 21 Me use sake OEC HERE P EORR CERE PROC vest ow Cee KAYA 4 21 Linear Security Level 2 6 naneeeesee eea 421 ia Secum Level S ua uoce dones ded ested kuma eas kaas aasa va saa Chases na es TE Linear Security Level4 ee ee 4 22 Brdrecthonal RODUN ua ii ca dero e ERO 9 Reo eor An kadett veres 4 23 Autodiscriminate Response Time 4 24 Enable Disable UPC E UPC A UPC E1 oe kusi tees es 4 25 Enable Disable EAN BIEAN 18 v ti mat dor ERR esise REOR e ev isar kaan aaa eas na ALO Enable Disable Bookland EAN 15 4 55 4 tn naa i sma kad kadkukok AKA KAANAK Fd a san 427 Decode UPC EAN Supplementals iles eer hh a seene seen 28 Decode UPC EAN Supplemental Redundancy 0 4 29 Transmit UPC A UPC E UPC E1 Check Digit rrrrrnn unune 4 30 BE eea A i be pep spAS EE 4 31 UPC E Preamble oa
40. P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners IBI I a a Li E z I SIT ET Fut Ere M RATIS atri LUE RE E A n AW wn ARUJA 2 ta E l pil IP 4s STI IN KATI uda ite n lg CRASS ki ELA t vu ke ts i SAS AQUI t Pro ec n Mala 1 Lab a Pl ja J E LI Li k PAPI 1 E E m RIM re i e j al y i P ll a i AAST Jaen apt cur 3 pi L A Mi r i 1 p u a 4 5 LI Maa HAR AA ANAY VTA NA tim TF a Takt ime Le Hi i Wi de A B kal F 1 t rs M i i X3 An AW i 1 7 LM q i bp ala i all AA E la upa HaT 3l Tu Ji ka E AN Ta cif Ae DA FRE Mri EMT DeL T T d Nas erm Ma Nh T y ki i IPAE di ad E hr a A f af nG Pi B a PAGG ap E re un y Li i F LI 1 lk Nn j Tha ALa Product Reference Guide P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide 72 61496 02 Revision A April 2003 2003 by Symbol Technologies Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any electrical or mechanical means without permission in writing from Symbol This includes electronic or mechanical means such as photocopying recording or information storage and retrieval Systems The material in this manual is subject to change without notice The software is provided strictly on an as is basis All software including firmware furnished to the user is on a licensed basis Symbol grants to the user a non transferable and non exclusive license to use each softwa
41. TS is not asserted during this time the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data The scanner deasserts RTS when transmission is complete RTS CTS OPTION 3 Software Handshaking This parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to or instead of that offered by hardware handshaking There are five options If Software Handshaking and Hardware Handshaking are both enabled Hardware Handshaking takes precedence None When this option is selected data is transmitted immediately NONE 4 85 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR Software Handshaking Continued ACK NAK When this option is selected after transmitting data the cradle expects either an ACK Acknowledge or NAK Negative Acknowledge response from the host Whenever a NAK is received the cradle transmits the same data again and waits for either an ACK or NAK After three unsuccessful attempts to send data when NAKs are received the cradle issues an error indication and discards the data The cradle waits up to the programmable Host Serial Response Time out to receive an ACK or NAK If the cradle does not get a response in this time it issues an error indication and discards the data There are no retries when a time out occurs ENQ ACK NAK When this option is selected the cradle waits for an ENQ Enquiry character from the host before transmitting data If an ENQ is not
42. ademarks of Symbol Technologies Inc Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged Symbol Technologies Inc One Symbol Plaza Holtsville New York 11742 1300 http www symbol com Contents About This Manual MAI muus nag Edw E muutis qSASTXAQE JA CAN RASEN EA Ea uues ss ei IX Chapter BE ud saada sm kaes andeka ooo S ena AA IX Notational NA Na vu eu eve nav ka oota GI ave pavese veega kase sade eea ix Related Publications ee eee RR Res X Sia a A A haw va eal eel saa sea X Symbol Support Center o xi Chapter 1 Getting Started UNG dca ete kana bondeeeandegee ner den tet tama ae aes 1 1 seemet PAA AAP ee ee 1 2 HAGA JANI Ba ences 2nd rd seen es NA kA eve AAA 1 2 Di APAPAP PAA PA a AP 1 2 As AA AA 1 3 Setting Up the Cradle a 1 3 Lan IO Ae APA AP PP UE 1 3 lea on ets dees AAP APP PP AO 1 6 Pairing the Scanner with the Cradle sak t sas ERIUEERREGXRERAXG ERETRAG UG S 1 8 UME AF PERIODOS acs oo cto sae dase eae odes eee eee ds r sa Ex EE 1 9 MIMI a5 spay wee owes ee eed REEL 1 9 Coexistence in Spectrum24 Environments a 1 9 Phaser to Phaser Co Existence 0 0 0 eee eee eens 1 10 COO Me a CRIT mmm m m ob he od m Tee MY 1 10 A ea 333922 333 20 9 eens km tere hes ees koest ieskau 1 11 de I SD osa dee LA adea ras eee sees cde Sere ose boos a eee eee cess 1 11 Charge Status LED Indic
43. adle s COM 1 port see Figure 1 1 3 Connect the other end of the Synapse cable to the Synapse Interface adapter 4 The Synapse cable has a flying power lead Connect this lead to the receptacle in the Synapse Interface adapter as shown in Figure 1 3 Refer to the Synapse guide for details To Host ym Synapse Interface si Module m Synapse Cable Flying Power OT Lead md Cradle Figure 1 3 Synapse and Adapter Cable 5 Connect the Synapse Interface adapter to the host 6 Connect the power supply to the cradle see Figure 1 2 7 Connect the appropriate line cord to the power supply and into an AC receptacle 1 5 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide 8 The indicator light on the cradle blinks signifying successful power up 9 Scan the appropriate Synapse bar codes to set up the Synapse cable for your specifications 10 Rotate the antenna to the vertical position Wand Emulation OCIA OCR Keyboard Wedges See the appropriate Synapse cable instructions An adapter cable is required Wall Mounting Before wall mounting the cradle the scanner support tab must be changed from the desk mount position to the wall mount position 1 Lift the scanner support tab out of the top part of the cradle and replace it in the wall mount position W all Mount aako svzsbol VEERG yusume Figure 1 4 Scanner Support Tab 1 6 Getting Started 2 Seat the cables from the
44. and Trioptic Code 39 cannot be enabled simultaneously If you get an error beep when enabling Code 39 Full ASCII disable Trioptic Code 39 and try again The scanner does not autodiscriminate between Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII ENABLE CODE 39 FULL ASCII DISABLE CODE 39 FULL ASCII Note The character and the NULL character cannot be embedded in the barcode to be scanned when using Code 39 Full ASCII 4 49 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide a A Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32 Note Code 39 must be enabled in order for this parameter to function CONVERT CODE 39 TO CODE 32 ENABLE DO NOT CONVERT CODE 39 TO CODE 32 DISABLE 4 50 Parameter Menus Code 32 Prefix Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable the prefix character A to all Code 32 bar codes Note Convert Code 39 to Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to function ENABLE CODE 32 PREFIX DISABLE CODE 32 PREFIX 4 51 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide aa Ut Enable Disable Co
45. ao anaoa aaa 432 UPC E1 Preamble n nnnnnnnanaaea aaas sa 433 Coman UFC E 1o UFC A APP itriker ea deaandsos naide nne aasa EN Convert UPC E1 to UPC A aba aaa TONY ases P TU E Ad EN PS 4 35 EAN 8 Zero Extend mr 2999922999975 4 36 Convert EAN 8 to EAN 13 Type LA 487 PL EAN Secuniy La a aaa saca paks eda usa ee eee ee ee ee KG Gp E avaarv RD UPC EAN Security Level 02s uus ena oko kak or arches RR RE Ee den sm ea raa 4438 UPC EAN Security Level 14 5 2c ak kama ama pada ka RC RH Rd RR vana GG EEA EI LET Li oda vas dd oe eds ra rere E UPC EAN Security Level 3 uisaute PRO RR EFSCEAIE AUD EORR TRA GAAN odo mi 4 39 HUP ERN CLOUD DD s zweier Ro P TOR SHS we ede ded eda qa SEE HESS 4 40 Enable Disable Code 128 ee 4 41 cia Bos NG IA GG ERMI AA II O 4 42 Lengths for Code 128 occ ccoo ccoo e 442 Enable Disable Code 39 T ehet Tn 4 43 Enable Disable Trioptic Code 39 4 44 Set Lengths for Code 39 peep awe nen TE ewe es be eee ees 4 45 Code 39 Check Digit Verification o oo ooo cece e eee 4 47 Transmit Gods 39 Chack DI aac dida anna do dems badd RERO CC Race IR x eens 9 iR reana FAD Enable Disable Code 39 Full ASUCIL i ca sw kaa akan x9 E 3x Rh Rex a 4 40 Convert Code 39 to Code 32 a pan cd dev ank enama maana ena ed eR ERROR OR ERROR 4 50 Ba da
46. ar 4 65 O MOEITE en ls bon 2325 92294 4 45 HILERA dia 4 53 discrete 20f5 4 62 interleaved 20f5 4 56 MSI Plessey 4 70 software version see firmware version 2 7 spare pairing bar code 1 8 suffix values Enter carriage return 2 10 joo 2 12 symbol code identifier characters A 6 symbol support center xi Synapse connectivity 1 5 4 8 System code o AAP 2 6 system NGO auus owes X Sx a RR a Index 4 accessing METTE T 2 3 load new application 2 5 navigating the system menu 2 3 set default application 2 5 Set Default Params 2 7 set AF channel issoscsuurkre kiss 2 4 NI oa aut ux cana ER ded drei sui 2 7 T A EIEE ETAT TEE I 2 12 technical specifications 3 6 temperature s conis M TERME 3 6 MAGE AAP 3 6 transmit code ID character 4 75 4 76 trigger pull to scan 4 96 trigger release to scan 4 96 troubleshooting 3 2 messages and error codes C 1 U UOU TF PAA kem Rud ah ACER A A 1 Ae eeta a i esci eb 1 3 V AAA 2 7 W working range 2 16 Y CA POOP PAA AA 3 6 Tell Us What You Think We d like to know what you think about this Guide Please take a moment to fill out this guestionnaire and fax this form to
47. are listed below see Appendix A Bar Code Information for AIM Identifiers Symbol Code ID Characters A UPC A UPC E EAN 8 EAN 13 B Code 39 C Codabar D Code 128 E Code 93 F Interleaved 2 of 5 G Discrete 2 of 5 or Discrete 2 of 5 IATA J MSI Plessey K UCC EAN 128 L Bookland EAN M Trioptic Code 39 N Coupon Code 4 75 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide aa i Transmit Code ID Character Continued SYMBOL CODE ID CHARACTER AIM CODE ID CHARACTER NONE 4 76 Parameter Menus Pause Duration This parameter allows a pause to be inserted at any point in the data transmission Pauses are set by scanning the bar code below followed by a two digit number i e two bar codes and are measured in 1 10 second intervals For example scanning bar codes O and 1 inserts a 1 10 second pause O and 5 gives you a 1 2 second delay Numeric bar codes begin on page 4 98 If you make an error or wish to change your selection scan CANCEL on page 4 100 PAUSE DURATION 4 77 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide _ _ AR RS 232C Parameters Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second The scanner s baud rate setting should match the data rate setting of the host device If not
48. ations 14x sa naese ns RR RE dans ads KAKA emmede 1 12 Suck ls a o APA AA PP Mm mt 1 12 Removing the Battery teen uue 1 13 Jolai ate ie AA AA AA 1 13 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Chapter 2 Operation bikes MAMM tm AA eee odes se tm m im AT 2 1 PO OA 2 1 AA ad T ET 2 1 Scan and LG Pata o APA AA A 2 1 BA EHA pisas OC ok eee Ro ao Par Freies roa bassi reetis 2 2 RF COMMON ED a pasun et RR d hd da kanada 66455 dp decade doen s 2 2 Host Cradle Communication EITOPS sie susi rr 2 2 se A AA RP 2 3 SER OR o0 AA 2 8 SERO Lean adips adeb Pur f RICE PBB LAPAG LABA mink CE ode dici khk eR RE do 2 8 SUR DENS cerrara AT 2 10 O Lcid sae Sed emer t aha eo a e dd m TEES 2 14 Scan the Entire MAA 2 15 Pe an NU aa Rura eed edo oleta daa AA AA 2 15 Ki E e M 2 16 Chapter 3 Maintenance And Specifications MAG AA PA AA AA T TT AA PAA 3 1 kalale hh EERITITO TOTO LOIS A ATEREA EET 3 1 Troubleshooting MEA TROP 3 2 micas APAPAP AA TT PAA AT 3 5 TEMA SpSCOH OA Ue a KALA KAKA AUN tas BULA hdd 3 6 Braglia AA PAA AYAT 3 7 Chapter 4 Parameter Menus Ls MEA PAP PP ANA PO aadu AE ADA 4 1 Chen GAAN A 4 1 Set Default Parameter iiis ues s ue o Re RR PETE TESA ERE ARR ERE 4 7 IN O Pe reee eo es das AA 4 8 A AAA 4 9 A AAA PA 4 9 HOR Response TM ON osea rendida e nad 4 12 i 21117 ME
49. ay on the host Scanner NBRVMAAA MCL 4 1x Cradle NBRVCAAG To enter this mode from the default application scan the bar code below TELA Firmware Version 2 1 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR MCL Designer MCL Designer was originally written for a scanner having a keypad and a display lt can also be used for the P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanner but the following guidelines should be followed e When writing a new application do not use the following commands IK Input Key IC Input Cash ID Input Date IH Input Time e When using an existing MCL application be aware that the above listed commands as well as the display commands will be ignored by the scanner e If the scanner stops responding for any reason return the scanner to its default application by doing the following Remove the scanner s battery While holding the scanner s trigger button place the scanner in the cradle When a Lo Hi beep is heard release the trigger button When the default application reloads a Lo Med Hi beep is heard Remove the scanner from the cradle Reinsert the battery Cycle power to the base After troubleshooting your MCL application download it again to continue using it For a list of MCL Designer related errors see MCL Code Errors on page C 4 For detailed information about MCL Designer refer to the MCL Designer for Phaser Series User s Guide p n 70 37689 xx 123Scan
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51. bottom of the cradle in the grooves along the length of it so that the bottom of the cradle is smooth Cable Grooves Figure 1 5 Placement of Cables 3 Fasten the two screws provided into the wall where the cradle will hang leaving about 1 8 0 3 cm of the screw outside the wall for the cradle s wall mounting sockets A template is provided for you in the PL 370 470 Quick Reference Guide p n 72 38494 xx 4 Place the cradle over the screw heads and slide down until it fits into place Slight pressure upwards should not move the cradle Figure 1 6 Securing Cradle to Wall 5 Position the antenna vertically pointing toward the ceiling 6 Place the scanner in the cradle 1 7 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR Pairing the Scanner with the Cradle The scanner and cradle must be paired for communication to occur Note f the cradle is attached to a new host re scan the pairing bar code To pair the scanner with the cradle 1 Scan the pairing bar code on the top of the cradle To pair a long range scanner P370 ALR to a regular P370 cradle attach the spare pairing bar code label to the cradle This 15 mil bar code packaged with the cradle can be scanned by the P370 ALR at a distance of approximat
52. cing If that is necessary you will be given specific directions Note Symbol Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty If the original shipping container was not kept contact Symbol to have another sent to you Symbol Support Center About This Guide For service information warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Symbol Support Center in United States Symbol Technologies Inc One Symbol Plaza Holtsville New York 11742 1300 1 800 653 5350 United Kingdom Symbol Technologies Symbol Place Winnersh Triangle Berkshire RG41 5TP United Kingdom 0800 328 2424 Inside UK 44 118 945 7529 Outside UK Australia Symbol Technologies Pty Ltd 432 St Kilda Road Melbourne Victoria 3004 1 800 672 906 Inside Australia 61 3 9866 6044 Outside Australia Denmark Danmark Symbol Technologies AS Dr Neergaardsvej 3 2970 Harsholm 7020 1718 Inside Denmark 45 7020 1718 Outside Denmark Canada Symbol Technologies Canada Inc 2540 Matheson Boulevard East Mississauga Ontario Canada LAW 4Z2 905 629 7226 Asia Pacific Symbol Technologies Asia Inc Singapore Branch 230 Victoria Street 05 07 09 Bugis Junction Office Tower Singapore 188024 Tel 65 6796 9600 Fax 65 6337 6488 Austria sterreich Symbol Technologies Austria Gm
53. cter is the sum of the applicable option values based on the following table Code Type Table A 3 Modifier Characters Option Value Option Code 39 0 No check character or Full ASCII processing 4 Reader has checked one check character Reader has checked and stripped check character Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion 3 4 5 Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion and checked one check character Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion and checked and stripped check character Example A Full ASCII bar code with check character W A I MI DW is transmitted as JA7Aimld where 7 3 4 Trioptic Code 39 0 No option specified at this time Always transmit 0 Example A Trioptic bar code 412356 is transmitted as X0412356 Code 128 0 Standard data packet no Function code 1 in first symbol position 4 Function code 1 in first symbol character position 2 Function code 1 in second symbol character position Example A Code EAN 128 bar code with Function 1 character in the first position 1 Aim Id is transmitted as C1Aimld 12 of 5 0 No check digit processing 1 Reader has validated check digit 3 Reader has validated and stripped check digit Example Anl2 of 5 bar code without check digit 4123 is transmitted as 1104123 A 4 Bar Code Informa
54. de 93 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 93 ENABLE CODE 93 DISABLE CODE 93 4 52 Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Code 93 Lengths for Code 93 may be set for any length one or two discrete lengths or lengths within a specific range The length of a code refers to the number of characters i e human readable characters including check digit s the code contains One Discrete Length This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a selected length For example if you select Code 93 One Discrete Length then scan 1 4 only Code 93 symbols containing 14 characters are decoded Numeric bar codes begin on page 4 98 If you make an error or wish to change your selection scan CANCEL on page 4 100 CODE 93 ONE DISCRETE LENGTH Two Discrete Lengths This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths For example if you select Code 93 Two Discrete Lengths then scan 0 2 1 4 only Code 93 symbols containing 2 or 14 characters are decoded Numeric bar codes begin on page 4 98 If you make an error or wish to change your selection scan CANCEL on page 4 100 CODE 93 TWO DISCRETE LENGTHS 4 53 a P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ Set Lengths for Code 93 Continued L
55. des 2 of 5 ANY LENGTH 4 57 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide _ AR 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification When enabled this parameter checks the integrity of an 2 of 5 symbol to ensure it complies with a specified algorithm either USS Uniform Symbology Specification or OPCC Qptical Product Code Council DISABLE USS CHECK DIGIT OPCC CHECK DIGIT 4 58 Parameter Menus Transmit 2 of 5 Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the data with or without the check digit TRANSMIT 2 of 5 CHECK DIGIT ENABLE DO NOT TRANSMIT 2 of 5 CHECK DIGIT DISABLE 4 59 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR Convert 12 of 5 to EAN 13 This parameter converts a 14 character 2 of 5 code into EAN 13 and transmits to the host as EAN 13 In order to accomplish this the 2 of 5 code must be enabled one length must be set to 14 and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN 13 check digit CONVERT 2 of 5 to EAN 13 ENABLE DO NOT CONVERT 12 of 5 to EAN 13 DISABLE 4 60 Parameter Menus Enable Disable Discrete 2 of 5 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5 ENABLE DISCRETE 2 OF 5
56. dle receives data from the scanner via the antenna on the side of the cradle The cradle then transmits that data to the host device via an attached cable It also acts as a holder for the scanner The cradle also provides power for charging the scanner s battery in the scanner The cradle has a charge status indicator light that shows Charge Status the status of the battery charging See Charge dicator Light Status LED Indications on page 1 12 Scanner and Cradle There are two versions of the cradle e PL 470 Cradle cordless retail version e PL 370 Cradle cordless industrial version Unless otherwise noted the term Cradle refers to both versions of the cradle 1 2 Getting Started Unpacking Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage If the scanner was damaged in transit call one of the telephone numbers listed in the section Symbol Support Center on page xi KEEP THE PACKING It is the approved shipping container and should be used if you ever need to return your equipment for servicing Setting Up the Cradle The basic steps to set up the cradle are listed below and described in more detail in the following sections e connecting the cradle to a host e mounting the cradle if desired e pairing the scanner to the cradle Connecting to a Host With some host types the scanner is unable to answer host terminal polls if the appropriate host type is not selected This may result in an error
57. dshaking 4 83 PING aaa 402834 208 3 8 PA ea kast km 3 6 information service X introduction A 1 1 K keypad access the system menu 2 3 manually resetting the scanner 3 2 L laser classification 3 7 LED status on cradle 1 12 loading loading base station code 2 6 loading new applications 2 5 loading system code 2 6 M maintenance 3 1 maximum tilt angles 2 15 ED arar rra 2 3 4 8 baud rate 4 6 4 90 4 92 frame timeout 4 6 4 94 hex addressing mode 4 6 4 93 parameters 4 90 scanner address 4 6 transmit retries 4 6 4 94 N notational conventions IX numeric bar codes 4 98 4 99 Index O Operational parameters 4 1 p P370 ALR see ALR 4 96 pairing long range scanners 1 8 pairing the scanner and cradle 1 8 parameters clear an ADF rule 2 9 reset default application 2 5 set all defaults 4 7 table of default settings 4 2 pause duration 4 77 pin outs UI A VERE PUE RS 3 7 A ERES 3 6 Power DetectBeep 4 17 print contrast minimum 3 6 R reboot scanner
58. dshaking option The delay period can range from 0 0 to 9 9 seconds in 0 1 second increments After scanning the bar code below scan two numeric bar codes beginning on page 4 98 If you make an error or wish to change your selection scan CANCEL on page 4 100 HOST SERIAL RESPONSE TIME OUT 4 87 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ m RTS Line State scan the appropriate bar code below to setthe idle state of the Serial Host RTS line Choose LOW RTS line state or HIGH RTS line state HOST LOW RTS HOST HIGH RTS 4 88 Parameter Menus Stop Bit Select The stop bit s at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one character and prepares the receiving device for the next character in the serial data stream The number of stop bits one or two selected depends on the number the receiving terminal is programmed to accommodate Set the number of stop bits to match host device requirements 1 STOP BIT ASCII Format This parameter allows the cradle to interface with devices requiring a 7 bit or 8 bit ASCII 2 STOP BITS protocol 7 BIT 8 BIT 4 89 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Ss Intercharacter Delay Select the intercharacter delay option matching host requirements Th
59. e 40 to 140 F 40 to 60 C P370 All components sealed to IP 54 specification against wind blown dust and rain Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Durability Scanner P370 Industrial P370 6 ft 1 8 m P470 Retail P470 5 ft 1 5 m Drops to concrete over entire temperature range 3 6 Maintenance And Specifications Table 3 3 Technical Specifications Continued DNI 0 JAS Width 9 2 in 13 5 cm Deph osmoso Laser Classifications CDRH Class ll IEC Class 1 IEC Class 2 Cradle Pin outs The following table shows the pin outs for COM1 on the cradle Table 3 4 Pin outs Pn cm VCC Out ATTI TUAM Ka mom 8 DTR Tied HI Da ew o 3 7 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR 3 8 Chapter 4 Parameter Menus Introduction This chapter has the optional parameter bar codes necessary to program the RF scanner Operational Parameters The RF scanner is shipped with the settings shown in Table 4 1 These default values are stored in non volatile memory and are preserved even when the scanner is powered down You can change these default values by scanning the appropriate bar codes included in this manual These new values replace the standard default values in memory The default parameter values can be recalled by scanning the bar code in the section Set Default Parameter on page 4 7 The scanner automatically detects which cable the cradle is attached
60. e scan the barcode below RS232 SYNAPSE To select MCL NET scan the barcode below MCL NET 2 3 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Ss MO Mo Set RF Channel Allows the user to set change the RF channel used for communication between the scanner and cradle The cordless Phaser scanner operates on a single programmable channel frequency between 2 402 GHz channel 02 and 2 483 GHz channel 83 A maximum of 81 channels are available Not all channels are available in all countries If a channel is not legal to use in your country an error beep will be heard instead of a successful warble For a list of Channel Availability by Country see Appendix B Radio Channels To enter a range scan the bar code below followed by 2 digits from the numeric bar code section starting on page 4 98 to set the desired channel Itis recommended that each scanner cradle pair be set to a different channel than neighboring scanner cradle pairs RF Channel Set Scanner ID Scan the following barcode followed by 3 digits from the numeric barcode section starting on page 4 98 to set the scanner ID The number of scanner ID s varies with the selected communication protocol RS 232 Synapse range from 001 to 254 e MCL Link Lite MCL Net range from 001 to 002 e MCL Link MCL Net range from 001 to 254 Scanner ID A
61. e a eons e p e mow e a mosa je p m em E mw e p e ISRAEL ITALY NINI N N N 00 CO 00 CO CO NINI NI N MY NI N YM N N B 2 Radio Channels Table B 1 RF Channels Per Country Cont d Country Total First Last A eMe hane Chine mewo fe e oe mwa e p ja wx x p e VE e e e NEWZEALANO p om Now e p e moww e p m Feux e ho poma e pe o o muss e p lo som e po E Smowo e po m soma f p e soman e p lp sm lo ke e weon e lo SwzeRAD e p ja Www o pom mam e p e mmev e p mo ONTEDARAB EMIRATES 92 ja MP N N N T HUH co o Co NO B 3 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Ss Table B 1 RF Channels Per Country Cont d Country Total First Last Channels Channel Channel UNITED STATES US B 4 Appendix C Error Indications and Beeps Introduction This Appendix contains information on error indications and beeps that may occur Indications The scanner indicates when certain actions are performed by either beeps to LED sequences If the scanner s indication is unfamiliar contact the Symbol Support Center on page xi Table C 1 Scanner Indications Scanner emits 4 beeps Lo Hi Lo The scanner has not been successfully paired with the base Hi and base LED does not flash cradle Try to pair the scanner and cradle again see Pairing the after scanning the pairing bar Scanner with the Cradle on page 1 8 code on the top of the base Timeou
62. e beeps when the trigger is pulled indicating that it must be recharged Getting Started Using the Cradle 1 Set up the cradle as described in Setting Up the Cradle on page 1 3 Figure 1 7 Placing the Scanner into the Cradle 2 Insert the scanner into the cradle so that the nose of the scanner and tip of the handle seat into the receptacles The battery charges automatically A full charge of a depleted battery takes approximately 3 1 2 hours For charging indications see Charge Status LED Indications on page 1 12 The cradle recharges batteries in the scanner only when the scanner is in the cradle A scanner with a depleted battery starts charging immediately upon insertion into the cradle whereas a scanner with a partially charged battery begins charging after approximately 15 minutes Note that the scanner can be removed from the cradle at any time Using the UBC 2000 The battery can be charged using the Universal Battery Charger UBC 2000 The UBC adapter for the P370 P470 scanner battery is required Refer to the UBC 2000 Universal Battery Charger Product Guide for information on recharging the battery using the UBC 2000 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR Charge Status LED Indications The LED indicator on the cradle uses flashing patterns to display the charger status as shown in the table below Table 1 1 Cradle LED Indications aaa S The scanner is not in the cradle or has no
63. e intercharacter delay gives the host system time to service its receiver and perform other tasks between characters The delay period can range from no delay to 99 ms in 1 ms increments if you are using a cradle and RTS CTS handshaking the delay period can range from 5 ms to 99 ms After scanning the bar code below scan two bar codes beginning on page 4 98 to set the desired time out If you make an error or wish to change your selection scan CANCEL on page 4 100 INTERCHARACTER DELAY MCL Net Parameters MCL Net Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second Scan the appropriate bar code below to set the MCL Net baud rate The default baud rate is 38400 BAUD RATE 600 4 90 Parameter Menus BAUD RATE 1200 BAUD RATE 2400 4 91 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR MCL Net Baud Rate Continued BAUD RATE 4800 BAUD RATE 9600 BAUD RATE 19200 BAUD RATE 38400 4 92 Parameter Menus MCL Net Hex Addressing Mode Scan the appropriate bar code below to set the MCL Net Hex addressing mode The default mode is Disabled MCL NET HEX ADDRESSING DISABLED MCL NET HEX ADDRESSING ENABLED 4 93
64. e radio channels per country Not available in some countries 1 9 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Ss Phaser to Phaser Co Existence Up to three P470 370 scanners within listening range 100 feet of each other can be operated on the same channel with little or no interference assuming average scanning rates For higher than average scanning rates P470 370 scanners within listening range 100 feet of each other should be operated on different channels set apart by at least one channel for example 2 4 6 etc Cordless Phaser scanners support up to 82 communication channels Not all channels are available in all countries Refer to Appendix B Radio Channels for more information Increase the number of RF Retries If the scanner s transmission is not received by the cradle or the base s acknowledgment response is not received by the scanner see Communication Errors on page 2 2 the scanner retransmits the lost or corrupted data The scanner attempts 4 RF Retries default but can be programmed to attempt up to 8 Depending on your particular RF environment additional retries may cause your scanner transaction time to increase in the presence of heavy Spectrum24 traffic Charging the Battery Before its first use the scanner s battery must be charged It can be charged e using the cradle e using the UBC 2000 Note When the battery s charge is almost depleted the scanner emits 4 Hi ton
65. ecode session The laser stays on until a decode occurs or until the user selectable laser on timeout occurs If the trigger is pulled again while in a decode session the scanner returns to its aiming mode Trigger Release to Scan 4 96 Parameter Menus Aim Duration When the scanner is in Trigger Pull to Scan mode default mode Aim Duration sets the amount of time the aiming dotis seen before turning into a scanning beam This parameter has no affect when the scanner is in the Trigger Release to Scan mode The Aim Duration is programmable in 0 1 second increments from 0 to 9 9 seconds If set to 0 no aiming pattern appears before a decode session The default value is 0 8 seconds To set an aim duration scan the barcode below Then scan two numeric barcodes beginning on page 4 98 that correspond to the desired aim duration Durations less than 1 0 second must have a leading zero For example to set an aim duration of 0 5 seconds scan the barcode below followed by the O and the 5 barcodes If you make an error or wish to change your selection scan the CANCEL barcode on page 4 100 Aim Duration 4 97 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide aa i Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values scan the appropriately numbered bar code s 0 4 98 Parameter Menus Numeric Bar Codes Continued 5 6 7 8 9 4 99 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product R
66. ed on the scanner Notational Conventions The following conventions are used in this document Italics are used to highlight specific items in the general text and to identify chapters and sections in this and related documents Bullets indicate a P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ e action items lists of alternatives lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential e Sequential lists e g those that describe step by step procedures appear as numbered lists Related Publications e P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Quick Reference Guide p n 72 61497 xx e PL 370 470 Cradle Quick Reference Guide p n 72 38494 xx e MEL Designer for Phaser Series User s Guide p n 70 37689 xx e MCL Designer Programming Requirements p n 72 61838 xx Service Information If you have a problem with your equipment contact the Symbol Support Center for your region See page xi for contact information Before calling have the model number serial number and several of your bar code symbols at hand Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to talk you through your problem If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is symbol readability the Support Center will request samples of your bar codes for analysis at our plant If your problem cannot be solved over the phone you may need to return your equipment for servi
67. eference Guide __ Numeric Bar Codes Continued Cancel If you make an error or wish to change your selection scan the bar code below CANCEL 4 100 Appendix A Bar Code Information UCC EAN 128 UCC EAN 128 is a convention for printing data fields with standard Code 128 bar code symbols UCC EAN 128 symbols are distinguished by a leading FNC 1 character as the first or second character in the symbol Other FNC 1 characters are used to delineate fields When EAN 128 symbols are read they are transmitted after special formatting strips off the leading FNC 1 character and replaces other FNC 1 characters with the ASCII 29 GS control character When AIM symbology identifiers are transmitted the modifier character indicates the position of the leading FNC 1 character according to AIM guidelines For example c1 indicates a UCC EAN 128 symbol with a leading FNC1 character Standard Code 128 bar codes which do not have a leading FNC 1 may still be used but are not encoded according to the EAN 128 convention Standard Code 128 and UCC EAN 128 may be mixed in an application The scanner autodiscriminates between these symbols and can enable or disable one or both code types via bar code menus The following table indicates the behavior of the scanner in each of the four possible parameter settings A 1 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR Table A 1 Reading Standard Code128 8 UCC EAN 128
68. ely two feet from the cradle 2 Once the base is detected information is exchanged addressing RF channels etc between the scanner and the cradle Note t may take up to 30 seconds for the scanner to search for the base during over the air pairing To reduce the pairing time place the scanner in the cradle 3 After the exchange is complete the scanner and cradle are paired Successful pairing is indicated by a warble beep and the base s LED will flash If pairing is unsuccessful the scanner emits four beeps Lo Hi Lo Hi The pairing of a scanner to a cradle is one to one Only one scanner can be paired to a cradle at any point in time If you pair a second scanner to an in use cradle the cradle s connection to the first scanner will be broken and the connection re established with the second scanner To pair a scanner to a different cradle scan its pairing bar code located on the top of the cradle Caution If you cycle power to the base or reset remove and reinstall the battery the scanner you must pair the scanner with the cradle again 1 8 Getting Started Optimizing RF Performance Mounting The RF scanner and cradle are eguipped with a 2 4 GHz point to point radio that has an RF transmission range of 100 feet 30 5 meters even without a direct line of sight In addition to being a 2 way RF transmitter the cradle is a battery charger and should be mounted in an accessible location like on a table or des
69. ength Within Range This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range For example to decode Code 93 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters first scan Code 93 Length Within Range Then scan 0 4 1 and 2 single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero Numeric bar codes begin on page 4 98 If you make an error or wish to change your selection scan CANCEL on page 4 100 CODE 93 LENGTH WITHIN RANGE Any Length Scanning this option allows you to decode Code 93 symbols containing any number of characters CODE 93 ANY LENGTH 4 54 Parameter Menus Enable Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ENABLE INTERLEAVED 2 OF5 DISABLE INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 4 55 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Ss Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 Lengths for 2 of 5 may be set for any length one or two discrete lengths or lengths within a specific range The length of a code refers to the number of characters i e human readable characters the code contains and includes check digits One Discrete Length This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a selected length For example if you select 2 of 5 One Discrete Length then scan 1
70. ess RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ Linear Code Type Security Level Continued Linear Security Level 3 Code types other than the following must be successfully read twice before being decoded The following codes must be read three times Code Type Length LINEAR SECURITY LEVEL 3 Linear Security Level 4 All code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded LINEAR SECURITY LEVEL 4 4 22 Parameter Menus Bi directional Redundancy This parameter is used for added security to linear code type security levels When enabled a bar code must be successfully scanned in both directions forward and reverse before reporting a good decode ENABLE BI DIRECTIONAL REDUNDANCY DISABLE BI DIRECTIONAL REDUNDANCY 4 23 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide aa i Autodiscriminate Response Time This parameter extends the length of time during which the scanner tries to detect which host it is connected to on power up 1 second 5 seconds 4 24 Parameter Menus Enable Disable UPC E UPC A UPC E1 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable UPC E or UPC A ENABLE UPC E DISABLE UPC E ENABLE UPC A
71. he Check the system power Ensure the power you follow the supply is connected if your configuration operating instructions reguires a power supply or the scanner displays erratic behavior laser does not come on scanner emits freguent beeps Interface power cables Check for loose cable connections at the cradle are loose AC power supply or host device No laser beam when Failed to download Reset the scanner remove and reinsert the trigger is pressed firmware battery see Changing the Battery on page 1 12 and try scanning again Scanner is locked up Reset the scanner remove and reinsert the battery see Changing the Battery on page 1 12 and try scanning again Laser comes on but the Scanner is not Ensure the scanner is programmed to read the symbol does not programmed for the type of barcode you are scanning decode correct bar code type Bar code symbol is Check the symbol to ensure it is not defaced Try unreadable scanning test symbols of the same bar code type Distance between Move the scanner closer to or further away from scanner and bar code the bar code is incorrect Symbol decodes but Scanner is not Scan the appropriate host type bar code data is not transmitted programmed for the to the host correct host type 3 2 Maintenance And Specifications Table 3 1 Troubleshooting Table Continued Possible Causes Possible Solutions Scanned data is Scanner is not Ensure the proper host ty
72. he scanner is running an MCL Designer generated application generated application Erase the MCL Designer application from the scanner s memory by scanning the Reset Default Application bar code on page 4 7 The default application is now reinstalled and an ADF rule can be loaded Note f after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan contact your distributor or call the Symbol Support Center See Symbol Support Center on page page xi for the telephone number 3 4 Maintenance And Specifications Beeper Indications Table 3 2 lists beep seguences and their meanings for standard beeps programmed into the scanner Other applications written for the scanner can have their own beep seguences and therefore are not listed in this table See your System Administrator for additional beep seguences and their meanings For additional information on Error Codes see Communication Errors on page 2 2 Table 3 2 Beeper Indications Standard Use A bar code symbol was decoded if decode beeper is enabled 4 Beeps long Lo A host transmission error occurred Data was not successfully sent to the host device This occurs if a unit is not properly configured Check option settings 5 Beeps Lo tone Convert or format error Hi Hi Hi Lo tone RS 232 receive error 4 Beeps short Hi Battery reguires recharging 4 Beeps long Lo An RF transmission error has occurred Move closer to the cradle and re scan the bar code
73. istance From Front O f Scanner Figure 2 4 P370 1D ALR Scanner Decode Zone 2 17 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR 2 18 Chapter 3 Maintenance And Specifications Introduction This chapter explains how to maintain your scanner and the specifications for it Maintenance e Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the scanner window e Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth e Wipe the scanner window using a damp cloth and if necessary a non ammonia based detergent Do not spray water or other cleaning liquids directly into the scanner window e Ifthe contacts between the scanner and cradle become dirty clean them with either a pencil eraser or a cotton swab dampened with alcohol e Ifa significant decrease in battery life is noticed and does not correspond to increased usage consider replacing the battery 3 1 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Ss Troubleshooting Refer to Appendix C Error Indications and Beeps for additional troubleshooting information Table 3 1 Troubleshooting Table Possible Causes Possible Solutions Scanner won t power Battery not charged Charge or replace the battery in the scanner d Battery not installed Ensure the battery is installed properly See properly Changing the Battery on page 1 12 I on base is always Base is locked up Cycle power power off then on to the base Nothing happens when No power to t
74. ktop For optimum RF performance especially in difficult environments mount the cradle on a wall as high as possible Coexistence in Spectrum24 Environments If you operate your scanner or cradle in close proximity to a Spectrum24 device maintain a buffer of 3 feet or greater between the transmitters A Spectrum24 device includes but is not limited to a terminal with a Spectrum24 radio PC with a Spectrum24 card or a Spectrum24 Access Point If a scanner or cradle is less than 3 ft from a 2 4 GHz Spectrum24 transmitter antenna especially an Access Point your communication performance may degrade Select a Channel Outside the Spectrum24 band In the unlikely event that Spectrum24 radio traffic causes interference between the scanner and the cradle you can change the scanner s RF channel to one that minimizes or eliminates the interference Phaser cordless scanners have three channels that are not within the Spectrum24 band 81 82 and 83 As a rule of thumb the Cordless systems operated closest to Spectrum24 devices should use these channels For instructions on how to change the scanner s RF channel see System Setup Options on page 2 3 In applications with low scanning data transmission duty cycles you may assign the same channel to more than one cordless scanner After channels 81 82 and 83 the next best channels to use are 60 through 80 the higher the channel the better See Appendix B Hadio Channels for a list of availabl
75. message generated by the host To correct this situation select the proper parameter set and initialize the host terminal See Chapter 4 Parameter Menus for more information There are two basic host communications options available e using an RS 232 cable e using a Synapse cable RS 232 Connection 1 Make sure all host devices are powered down 2 Plug the connector at the end of the cradle s cable into the appropriate RS 232 receiving port on the host device 1 3 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the COM1 connector on the cradle COM1 Power port Figure 1 1 Ports on the Cradle 4 Connect the power connector of the power supply into the Power port on the cradle 5 Connect the appropriate line cord to the power supply and into an AC receptacle 6 The indicator light on the cradle blinks signifying successful power up Figure 1 2 Power Supply Port 7 Rotate the antenna to the vertical position 1 4 Getting Started Using A Synapse Cable 1 Make sure all host devices are powered down WARNING Before power is provided to the cradle step 6 the follow ing steps must be completed The Synapse cable must be connected to the cradle step 2 AND the flying power lead plugged in step 4 If the cables are not connected in this seguence the Synapse Interface Adapter will not operate properly 2 Connectthe Synapse cable to the cr
76. nation dependent see Appendix B Radio Channels for a list of Channel Availability by Country To enter a range scan the bar code below followed by 2 digits from the numeric bar code section starting on page 4 98 to set the desired channel If the channel is not legal for your country an error beep will be heard instead of a successful warble It is recommended that each scanner cradle pair be set to a different channel than neighboring scanner cradle pairs RF Channel RF Retries On a transmission the radio will try to send the data a certain number of times prior to giving up if the receiving cradle is not responding The following parameter allows the user to select how many retries should be tried For additional information see ncrease the number of HF Retries on page 1 10 3 RETRIES 4 RETRIES 4 13 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide 5 RETRIES 6 RETRIES 7 RETRIES 8 RETRIES Parameter Menus Beeper Tone Scan the appropriate bar code below to select a decode beep frequency tone Choose LOW FREQUENCY MEDIUM FREQUENCY or HIGH FREQUENCY LOW FREQUENCY MEDIUM FREQUENCY HIGH FREQUENCY 4 15 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide _ AR Beeper Volume Scan the appropriate bar code below to select a beeper volume Choose LOW
77. ons e g Preamble Check Digit Scanning DO NOT CONVERT UPC E1 TO UPC A allows you to transmit UPC E1 decoded data CONVERT UPC E1 TO UPC A ENABLE DO NOT CONVERT UPC E1 TO UPC A DISABLE 4 35 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide aa AA EAN 8 Zero Extend If this parameter is enabled five leading zeros are added to decoded EAN 8 symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN 13 symbols Disabling this parameter returns EAN 8 symbols to their normal format ENABLE EAN ZERO EXTEND DISABLE EAN ZERO EXTEND 4 36 Parameter Menus Convert EAN 8 to EAN 13 Type When EAN Zero Extend is enabled this parameter gives you the option of labeling the extended symbol as either an EAN 13 bar code or an EAN 8 bar code When EAN Zero Extend is disabled this parameter has no effect on bar code data TYPE IS EAN 13 TYPE IS EAN 8 4 37 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ AR UPC EAN Security Level The scanner offers four levels of decode security for UPC EAN bar codes Increasing levels of security are provided for decreasing levels of bar code quality There is an inverse relationship between security and scanner aggressiveness so be sure to choose only that level of security necessary for any given application UPC EAN Security Level 0 This is the default set
78. pe is selected incorrectly displayed on programmed to work Check the scanner host type parameters or the host with the host editing options e For RS 232 ensure the scanner s communication parameters match the host s settings The scanner emits Cradle is not powered Check that the cradle is powered up and that its error beeps after up or cable cable connections are secure See Setting Up the decoding a bar code connections are not Cradle on page 1 3 secure Scanner and cradle are Check that the scanner is successfully paired not successfully paired with the cradle See Pairing the Scanner with the Cradle on page 1 8 Scanner is too far from Move closer to the base and retransmit the base for proper transmission Previously scanned Ensure you are within the proper RF transmission data not transmitted to range host Received a The cables connected Before power is applied to the cradle the communication error to the cradle were not Synapse cable must be connected to the cradle beep while using a connected in the AND the flying power lead plugged in See Using Synapse cable correct seguence A Synapse Cable on page 1 5 for more information The scanner does not Bar code symbol is Check the symbol to ensure it is not defaced Try scan the programming unreadable scanning test symbols of the same bar code type bar codes in this guide Fz 9 Distance between Move the scanner closer to or further a
79. pibu set d Sd WW dg dC RS PAA GLO NU E 2HP CX HU AER d dC ee ades 4 51 Enable Disable Code 93 iiio due ksiR CER RACE GU C emer sea emis emme vea ER co 452 Sel LengihS edd iei AAA AA Enable Disable Interleaved 2 0f5 anunua III A55 Set Lengths for Interleaved 2015 susu ens ks a mea oh RARE v e as vas be oh ey n o 450 l2 MO Check Digit VOI an i ura ck vat ad CR ACA Rd Qo km plea ama de aca bacio VARO Transmit 2 of 5 Check Digit oak aled enam PI RIGHE s5 4 59 Convert 2 of 5 to EAN 13 CERTE a a kuda es 4 60 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Enable Disable Discrete PO O cnica 4 61 Ser DONS TO ISO O O ii de RA ARANA 4s 6 OKs AA 4 62 Enable Disable Codabar eee nee 4 64 SN Lane AR silt AMM 4 65 Er AA TUU 4 67 VSS gS AA ee ee eee ee eT eee UP FRA ee eee ee ee ee ee er ee 4 68 Enable Disable MSI PISO LL ann eens bens dows wend is oF eos end ee ws 4 69 set Lengths Tor MSI PIESZEY aaa sa ess va van ev una versa vees tamen NA rae vees pms 4 70 Mol Posey CONOCE Eda van eee kd cre oi da na vead AA nd 4 72 Transmit MSI Plessey MODI PARA ad akut panda E ds naa ena RO POE a 4 73 MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm nee eend 4 74 Maks Code ID NOT ea kB m qu dC EORR GE bees LAN MANANG sea nan taga 4 75 yr Code BEE AA AAP AA 4 75 E AAAH sd al ees 4 77 Po oon oe ee hee RII KAG GAW KK Oe NADARANG do EK do TR Rd 4 78 LIO RA AAP t vaen Rae ae ed kak mi TH 4 78 BATA NU HIMM
80. pp Control App Control allows you to control your application specifically load new applications on your scanner reset your default applications etc 2 4 Operation You can load a new application or system code by scanning the appropriate bar code MOR JS O Load App Puts the scanner into a mode to receive MCL Designer application downloads and MCL Link commands from the host To enter this mode from an application scan the bar code below Load New MCL Designer Application Note If this barcode is scanned accidentally cradle the scanner and wait for a beep sequence Remove the scanner and allow it to reset you will hear a Lo Med Hi beep Once the scanner resets it will return to scan 8 transmit mode Set Default App Reinstalls the default application and returns all parameters to their factory settings values listed in Table 4 1 The default application overwrites any MCL Designer application and or ADF rules This option may be used to restore functionality to a scanner which has been loaded with a defective application To enter this mode from an application scan the bar code below Reset Default Application Clears previously programmed ADF rules and or MCL Designer applications If you entered the Set Default App mode using the bar code above the default application will automatically be reset and the application re initiated 2 5 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide
81. propriate bar code below to select an RS 232C Host Interface STANDARD RS 232C ICL RS 232C NIXDORF RS 232C Mode A NIXDORF RS 232C Mode B FUJITSU RS 232C OPOS 4 10 Parameter Menus Code ID Characters for RS232C Host Types Selecting the ICL Fujitsu or Nixdorf RS 232C host interface enables the transmission of Code ID Characters as listed below These Code ID Characters are not programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature The Transmit Code ID feature should not be enabled for these hosts Table 4 3 Terminal Specific Code ID Characters eras Wan me te te ewe Taos free Now Diss Tra Nowe EIC PE CO wsumessey Nowe Nm 9 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR Host Response Timeout This parameter indicates how long the scanner will wait for a response from the cradle after the cradle has sent its data to the attached host device The timeout ranges from 5 seconds to 64 seconds in 1 second increments The default is 5 seconds To change the timeout value scan the bar code below then scan two bar codes using the Numeric Bar Codes on page 4 98 HOST RESPONSE TIMEOUT RANGE OF 5 TO 64 SECONDS Parameter Menus RF Channel Selects the RF channel used for radio transmissions and reception The channel ranges are
82. r 1 Getting Started Introduction The P370 P470 cordless RF scanners bring new flexibility and economy to data capture and data managementin both industrial and retail operations The scanner communicates with your host computer through radio transmission instead of through a cable With the RF scanner you are free to scan and transmit without a physical cable from as far away as 100 feet 30 5 meters even without a direct line of sight This lets you take the scanner to where the work is whether on the loading dock the plant floor the warehouse or the POS checkout area There are several versions available e P470 cordless retail scanner e P370 cordless industrial scanner e PS7O ALR cordless industrial long range scanner Unless otherwise noted the term Phaser refers to all versions of the scanner le A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Accessories Rechargeable Battery In the handle of the scanner there is a rechargeable lithium ion battery This provides all power to the scanner during cordless operation It provides 10 hours of use in a typical application When fully depleted the battery can be recharged to full charge in about 3 1 2 hours The Cradle The PL 370 470 Cradle acts as a e stand e 2 way RF transmitter e communication interface with the host e battery charger for the cordless scanner The cradle can sit on a desktop or be wall mounted whichever is more convenient The cra
83. r Code Information Table A 5 ASCII Character Set Continued F 1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 9 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR Table A 5 ASCII Character Set Continued Numeric Numeric Numeric Keypad Keypad Keypad ws CI we 9 pos NE TEN Extended Keystroke Extended Keystroke Extended Keystroke Keypad Keypad Keypad 7001 Appendix B Radio Channels Cordless Phaser RF Channels Per Country The cordless Phaser scanner operates continuously on a single programmable channel frequency between 2 402 GHz channel 02 and 2 483 GHz channel 83 A maximum of 82 channels are available Not all channels are available in all countries If a channel is not legal to use in your country an error beep will be heard instead of a successful warble See Table B 1 for a list of channel availability by Country Note A though the cordless Phaser scanner has been certified for operation in all countries listed in Table B 1 not all country configurations are available for order Consult your local Symbol reseller for more information Table B 1 RF Channels Per Country Channels Channel Channel B 1 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Ss Table B 1 RF Channels Per Country Cont d Channels Channel Channel pouvia e fo La e ja m ova e p e ae e p e pom pP om FINLAND mm 1 Panelo p e GERMANY f p o m ewe m CI oomen e p HONDURAS
84. re or firmware program delivered hereunder licensed program Except as noted below such license may not be assigned sublicensed or otherwise transferred by the user without prior written consent of Symbol No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in part is granted except as permitted under copyright law The user shall not modify merge or incorporate any form or portion of a licensed program with other program material create a derivative work from a licensed program or use a licensed program in a network without written permission from Symbol The user agrees to maintain Symbol s copyright notice on the licensed programs delivered hereunder and to include the same on any authorized copies it makes in whole or in part The user agrees not to decompile disassemble decode or reverse engineer any licensed program delivered to the user or any portion thereof oymbol reserves the right to make changes to any software or product to improve reliability function or design oymbol does not assume any product liability arising out of or in connection with the application or use of any product circuit or application described herein No license is granted either expressly or by implication estoppel or otherwise under any oymbol Technologies Inc intellectual property rights An implied license only exists for equipment circuits and subsystems contained in Symbol products Symbol Spectrum One and Spectrum24 are registered tr
85. roduct Reference Guide aa i MSI Plessey Check Digits These check digits at the end of the bar code verify the integrity of the data At least one check digit is always required Check digits are not automatically transmitted with the data ONE MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGIT TWO MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGITS 4 72 Parameter Menus Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the data with or without the check digit TRANSMIT MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGIT ENABLE DO NOT TRANSMIT MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGIT DISABLE 4 73 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide _ AR MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm When the two MSI Plessey check digits option is selected an additional verification is reguired to ensure integrity Either of the two following algorithms may be selected MOD 10 MOD 11 MOD 10 MOD 10 4 74 Parameter Menus Transmit Code ID Character A code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code This may be useful when the scanner is decoding more than one code type The code ID character precedes the decoded symbol The user may select no code ID character a Symbol Code ID character or an AIM Code ID character The Symbol Gode ID characters
86. roduction This chapter covers how to use the cordless Phaser scanner Default Application The cordless scanner is shipped from the factory with a default scan and transmit application Initial Powerup After initialization the scanner enters the Scan 8 Transmit application The default communication protocol is R5232 Synapse If a Synapse cable is attached the scanner automatically overrides the default settings Scan and Transmit Application The scan and transmit application allows you to transmit data to a host Scanned bar codes are automatically transmitted to the cradle and then the host in real time 2 1 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Ss Communication Errors A communication error occurs when the scanner cradle or host fails to properly communicate When a communication error occurs using the default application the scanner emits 4 beeps long Lo For a detailed list of all the error codes see Appendix C Error Indications and Beeps and Beeper Indications on page 3 5 Three types of communication errors can occur 1 The HF transmitted data was NOT received by the cradle 2 The cradle received the RF transmitted data but the scanner did NOT receive a cradle s acknowledgment 3 The host and cradle are not communicating properly RF Communication Errors 1 Ifthe RF transmitted data was NOT received by the cradle move the scanner closer to the cradle to reestablish communication
87. sed for the real time scanning and transmission of data to a host when a cable is attached to the cradle RS232 SYNAPSE MCL NET Note These communication protocol parameters only work with the default applications and will not work with applications created with MCL Designer 4 8 Parameter Menus Host Type RS 232C Host Types Most RS 232C hosts work fine with the default settings however three RS 232C hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings Selecting the ICL Fujitsu or Nixdorf RS 232C host interface sets the defaults listed below These defaults take precedence over Standard RS 232 defaults So if you select the Fujitsu RS 232C first and then select the Standard RS 232 defaults the Fujitsu defaults still take precedence To return to the factory set defaults scan the SET ALL DEFAULTS bar code on page 4 7 Table 4 2 Terminal Specific RS 232C NIXDORF Mode A eK Standard FUJITSU Mode B oa me m lo lm Parity None Even None Hardware bao NN ka kon AN CNN Option 3 Option 3 Software PANAPAAN None None None None RTS Line State Low High Low Low No data to send In the Nixdorf Mode B if CTS is Low transmission of scan data is disabled When CTS is High bar code data is transmitted to the host 4 9 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR Scan the ap
88. sists of an RS 232C port The port has been designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking lines RTS Reguest to Send and CTS Clear to Send If Standard RTS CTS handshaking is selected scan data is transmitted according to the following seguence The scanner reads the CTS line for activity If CTS is asserted the scanner waits up to two seconds for the host to negate the CTS line If after two seconds default the CTS line is still asserted the scanner sounds a transmit error and any scanned data is lost When the CTS line is negated the scanner asserts the RTS line and waits up to two seconds for the host to assert CTS When the host asserts CTS data is transmitted If after two seconds default the CTS line is not asserted the scanner sounds a transmit error and discards the data When data transmission is complete the scanner negates RTS 10 msec after sending the last character The host should respond by negating CTS The scanner checks for a negated CTS upon the next transmission of data During the transmission of data the CTS line should be asserted If CTS is deasserted for more than 50 ms between characters the transmission is aborted the scanner sounds a transmission error and the data is discarded If the above communications sequence fails the scanner issues an error indication In this case the data is lost and must be rescanned If Hardware Handshaking and Software Handshaking are bo
89. t an error beep three beeps Lo Hi Lo or two beeps Lo Hi you must start scanning from the first barcode ADF Rules 1 9 2 9 3 9 4 9 2 12 Operation 5 9 LUAM MAU MA 6 9 LA LM 719 KAKA 8 9 LAE M 9 9 AUAM RESET SC ANNER 2 13 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Scanning The scanner ships with the default application and default parameters and is ready to use right out of the box If this is not what you need for your application refer to the MCL Designer Manual for programming instructions and Chapter 4 Parameter Menus for scanning and communications parameters If you need assistance contact your local supplier or Symbol Support Center 1 Make sure the bar code is in the correct scanning range Aim and press the trigger The scanner has read the symbol when You hear a beep e The LED turns green e The red laser turns off Figure 2 1 Scanning a Bar Code Operation Scan the Entire Symbol e Your scan beam must cross every bar and space on the symbol e The larger the symbol the farther away you should hold the scanner e Hold the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together e Ashort Hi tone beep indicates a good decode Right Wrong 012345 012345 Hold at an Angle Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code
90. t been properly inserted into the cradle Blinking Slowly The scanner is properly seated in the cradle and charging will begin shortly Blinking Rapidly The battery is actively charging If scanner is in cradle battery charging is complete If scanner is not in cradle base is locked up Cycle power power off then on to the base Changing the Battery Once a battery is fully charged it will generally last up to 10 hours without being returned to the cradle By returning it to the cradle during the day you extend this time If a significant decrease in battery life is noticed and does not correspond to increased usage consider replacing the battery Getting Started Removing the Battery 1 Slide the release latch down using center indent and remove the cover It may be useful to use a coin for extra leverage Battery Compartment Cover Figure 1 8 Removing the Battery Compartment Cover 2 Slide the battery toward the bottom of the scanner and then using the pull tab pull the bottom of the battery back and out of the scanner Figure 1 9 Pulling the Battery Out Inserting the Battery 1 Place the top portion of the battery curved side up contacts toward top into the scanner and then slide it up the handle 2 Replace the battery compartment cover 3 Slide the release latch up to secure the cover in place P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR Chapter 2 Operation Int
91. t error occurs on the PC Failed to initiate download or new firmware was not successfully from which you are downloaded to the device Reset remove and reinstall the downloading if it does not battery the scanner and cycle power power off then on to the receive an ACK back from the base Pair the scanner with the cradle and try to download again scanner base Scanner emits 4 beeps short Hi Battery is close to complete discharge Recharge the battery See Charging the Battery on page 1 10 C 1 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Ss Communication Errors Scanning Transmission Range A communication error will occur when the scanner cradle or host fails to properly communicate When a communication error occurs while using the default application the scanner emits 4 beeps Lo Hi Lo Hi For a complete list of error beeps see Table C 2 Table C 2 Error Beeps Beep o ye Description 5 8 Lo NE NM Protocol Error a 232 host does not recognize character s tone transmitted from scanner 4 Beeps long Serial Protocol Error Handshaking failure Lo 4 Beeps Hi Serial Protocol Error Scanner does not recognize character s Hi Hi Lo transmitted from RS 232 host 5 Beeps Lo SYNAPSE Error Synapse host does not recognize character s tone transmitted from scanner 4 Beeps long SYNAPSE Error Synapse transmission failed Synapse cable may Lo not be properly installed 4
92. tandards a UPC with supplemental bar code is transmitted in one of the following formats EO UPC chars terminator JE2 supplemental terminator or E2 supplemental terminator JEO UPC chars terminator In the scanner however the format is changed to EO UPC chars JE2 supplemental Therefore a UPC with two supplemental characters 01234567890510 is transmitted to the host as a 21 character string JE00012345678905JE110 Table A 4 Symbol Code Identifier Characters mem SE SK ade 128 CE E CU o F Oln m Disoretezors paas NGI Pessey Uy Boolian EAN CT J M Poraz meoo X A 6 Bar Code Information Table A 5 ASCII Character Set ASCII Full ASCII Keystroke Value Code 39 Encode Char CO 1025 SY 1026 Z 1027 HA 1028 B 1029 C 1030 D 1031 SE 1032 Space 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 Full ASCII Keystroke Code 39 Encode Char CTRL 2 CTRLA CTRL B CTRL C CTRL D CTRL E CTRL F CTRL G CTRL H CTRL I CTRL J CTRL K CTRL L CTRL M CTRLN CTRL O CTRL P CTRL Q CTRLR CTRL S CTRL T CTRL U CTRL V CTRL W B IA IC ID E F IG l J K L A 7 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Table A 5 ASCII Character Set Continued Full ASCII Keystroke ASCII Full ASCII Keystroke Code 39 Value Code 39 Encode Char Encode Char 3 K AL M N O
93. th enabled Hardware Handshaking will take precedence Note The DTR signal is jumpered active Note When using RTS CTS handshaking and a PL 370 470 cradle there is an 8 ms delay for the information to travel between the host and the scanner If this setup is necessary scan the Intercharacter Delay bar code on page 4 90 and set the delay for 10 ms or more 4 83 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide _ AR Hardware Handshaking Continued Scan the bar code below if no Hardware Handshaking is desired NONE Scan the bar code below to select Standard RTS CTS Hardware Handshaking STANDARD RTS CTS When RTS CTS Option 1 is selected the cradle asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores the state of CTS The scanner deasserts RTS when the transmission is complete RTS CTS OPTION 1 4 84 Parameter Menus Hardware Handshaking Continued When Option 2 is selected RTS is always high or low user programmed logic level However the scanner waits for CTS to be asserted before transmitting data If CTS is not asserted within two seconds default the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data RTS CTS OPTION 2 When Option 3 is selected the scanner asserts RTS prior to any data transmission regardless of the state of CTS The scanner waits up to two seconds default for CTS to be asserted If C
94. the scanner and wait for a beep sequence Hemove the scanner and allow it to reset you will hear a Lo Med Hi beep Once the scanner resets it will return to scan amp transmit mode To remove previously programmed ADF rules from the scanner scan the bar code below Reset Default Application Clears previously programmed ADF rules 2 9 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR Suffix Values 123Scan generated programming bar codes for two commonly used suffixes Enter and Tab have been included in this Product Reference Guide To append an Enter key to the transmitted bar code data scan all nine 9 ADF rule bar codes and then the Reset Scanner bar code in that order ASCII value 7013 Note You will get a successful decode beep after each barcode you scan If you get an error beep three beeps Lo Hi Lo or two beeps Lo Hi you must start scanning from the first barcode ADF Rules 1 9 2 9 3 9 4 9 2 10 Operation 5 9 LAM AUAM 6 9 LA A MM 719 A ANN 8 9 LUE M 9 9 AAA RESET SCANNER 2 11 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide _ AR To append a Tab to the transmitted bar code data scan all nine 9 ADF rule bar codes and then the Reset Scanner bar code in that order ASCII value 7009 Note You will get a successful decode beep after each barcode you scan If you ge
95. then re scan the bar code If the communication has been reestablished the scanner will sound a good decode beep and no error beeps Resume normal scanning 2 Ifthe cradle received the RF transmitted data but the scanner did NOT receive a cradle s acknowledgment move the scanner closer to the cradle to reestablish communication then re scan the bar code If the communication has been reestablished the scanner will sound a good decode beep and no error beeps In this scenario data may have been transmitted to the host If the cradle had previously sent data to the host it will NOT pass this re scanned data to the host Resume normal scanning For additional information see Optimizing HF Performance on page 1 9 Host Cradle Communication Errors If the host and cradle are not communicating properly ensure the cabling is properly connected baud rate is properly set and correct COM port has been selected 2 2 Operation System Setup This section allows the user to set up the operation of the scanner System Setup Options System Setup allows you to configure the scanner s basic settings such as setting an RF channel Option Description Set Com Protocol Sets the communication protocol used by the default application RS232 Synapse The options are MCL Net or RS232 Synapse If RS232 Synapse MCL NET is selected the scanner automatically identifies whether an RS 232 or Synapse interface is required To select RS232 Synaps
96. ting which allows the scanner to operate in its most aggressive state while providing sufficient security in decoding in spec UPC EAN bar codes UPC EAN SECURITY LEVEL 0 UPC EAN Security Level 1 As bar code quality levels diminish certain characters become prone to mis decodes before others i e 1 2 7 8 If you are experiencing mis decodes of poorly printed bar codes and the mis decodes are limited to these characters select this security level UPC EAN SECURITY LEVEL 1 4 38 Parameter Menus UPC EAN Security Level Continued UPC EAN Security Level 2 If you are experiencing mis decodes of poorly printed bar codes and the mis decodes are not limited to characters 1 2 7 and 8 select this security level UPC EAN SECURITY LEVEL 2 UPC EAN Security Level 3 If you have tried Security Level 2 and are still experiencing misdecodes select this security level Be advised that selecting this option is an extreme measure against mis decoding severely out of spec bar codes Selection of this level of security significantly impairs the decoding ability of the scanner If this level of security is necessary you should try to improve the quality of your bar codes UPC EAN SECURITY LEVEL 3 4 39 A P370 P470 Keyless RF
97. tion Table A 3 Modifier Characters Continued Code Type Option Value Option Codabar 0 No check digit processing 1 Reader has checked check digit 3 Reader has stripped check digit before transmission Example A Codabar bar code without check digit 4123 is transmitted as F04123 Code 93 0 No options specified at this time Always transmit O Example A Code 93 bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as G0012345678905 MSI Plessey 0 Single check digit checked 1 Two check digits checked 2 Single check digit verified and stripped before transmission 3 Two check digits verified and stripped before transmission Example An MSI Plessey bar code 4123 with a single check digit checked is transmitted as M04123 D2of5 0 No options specified at this time Always transmit O Example A D 2 of 5 bar code 4123 is transmitted as S04123 UPC EAN 0 Standard packet in full EAN country code format which is 13 digits for UPC A and UPC E not including supplemental data 1 Two digit supplement data only 2 Five digit supplement data only 4 EAN 8 data packet Example A UPC A bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as E00012345678905 Bookland EAN 0 No options specified at this time Always transmit O Example A Bookland EAN bar code 123456789X is transmitted as X0123456789X A 5 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide __ _ AR According to AIM s
98. way from scanner and bar code the bar code is incorrect 3 3 P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Ss Table 3 1 Troubleshooting Table Continued Possible Causes Possible Solutions The PC cannot Incorrect cable Check to ensure you are using an RS 232 cable download an connection The application cannot be downloaded to a application to the scanner using a Synapse cable scanner Scanner and cradle are Ensure the scanner and cradle are successfully not successfully paired paired No power to the Check to ensure the power supply is connected scanner to the base If the problem continues cycle power to the base power off then on The P370 ALR scanner Incorrect set up for To pair a long range P370 ALR scanner with a will not pair with a pairing scanner with PL370 cradle attach the spare pairing bar code PL370 cradle the cradle label to the cradle and scan the bar code For additional information see Pairing the Scanner with the Cradle on page 1 8 The Scanner will not Unsuccessful pairing of Software download to the scanner while the load my ADF rule scanner with cradle or scanner is running the default application incorrect cable Check that the scanner is successfully connection paired with the cradle see page 1 8 e Check that the cradle and PC are connected using an RS 232 cable The scanner is running Software download or scanning a bar code sheet an MCL Designer while t
99. when this parameter is enabled ENABLE CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT DISABLE CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT 4 47 A P370 P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide aa i Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the data with or without the check digit TRANSMIT CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT ENABLE DO NOT TRANSMIT CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT DISABLE 4 48 Parameter Menus Enable Disable Code 39 Full ASCII Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 39 Full ASGII When enabled the ASCII character set assigns a code to letters punctuation marks numerals and most control keystrokes on the keyboard The first 32 codes are non printable and are assigned to keyboard control characters such as BACKSPACE and RETURN The other 96 are called printable codes because all but SPACE and DELETE produce visible characters Code 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character preceding a Code 39 character and assigns an ASCII character value to the pair For example when Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled and a B is scanned it is interpreted as b J as and SH emulates the keystroke BACKSPACE Scanning ABCSM will output the keystroke equivalent of ABC ENTER Refer to the ASCII table in Appendix A Code 39 Full ASCII

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